The Complex Nuances Of Wealth Psychology

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  You don’t have to be in the workforce very long before you’ve probably noticed something very interesting: the most successful people are not always the smartest or most talented or...

For Couples, Six Red Lines Not To Cross

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft There may not be any research to back up this statement, but it’s a pretty fair guess that most people do not get married with the intention of getting divorced. Why, then, does the divorce...

It’s Okay To Talk A Little Longer

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  Do you want to get a lively conversation going at a cocktail party? Ask some older people, preferably a Baby Boomer, what they think about the attention span of younger adults. For some...

Five Books To Enhance Your Everyday Life

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  In Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast, Revisionist History, he devotes two episodes to an exploration of memory. He describes the results of a study by some memory researchers that they began in...

Dormant Sex Life? Tips To Reignite The Passion.

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft We all know when we’ve gotten a little off track with our daily habits. Maybe we’ve started to have some ice cream before bed every night… and suddenly discovered we’ve added a few pounds....

How To Inspire A Great Conversation

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  A great conversation ranks high on the list of truly satisfying human interactions. Between romantic partners, a deep and warm conversation helps form the foundation of an intimate...

How Important Is Motivation To Success?

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  Some people who are successful in their professional lives are equally blessed in their personal lives. They are well respected in their line of work and enjoy a stable, satisfying...

Filling Your Love Bank

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Folk wisdom can touch on all aspects of our relationships. Take the idea of a “love bank,” for example. In simpler times, wise old grandparents would often sit down with a newly betrothed...

The Power Of Conversation

If you’ve ever anticipated a wonderful evening out with your partner, a long evening filled with intimate conversation, only to have things go awry, then you've experienced the power of conversation. Writing for the American Psychological Association, Zara Abrams...