Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Life is full of problems – no news flash there. Sometimes the reason we have the problem is crystal clear: “My boss is a bigot; he hassles me just because I’m (insert some aspect of your...
Been Daydreaming Lately?
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft If you’re like most people you’ve probably caught yourself on many occasions wistfully thinking about some wonderful memory, or imagining what it will be like on your next vacation to...
Are You Searching For Meaning?
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft The subject of finding meaning in your life is perhaps one of life’s most serious questions. In one respect, religion is a response to this search for meaning. Philosophy is virtually...
Is It Time To Reinvent Yourself?
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft There are all kinds of articles, videos and podcasts at the start of the year with advice on making resolutions. You can find valuable information on everything from choosing the right...
Tips For A Successful Dry January
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Of all the New Year’s resolutions that people make, giving up alcohol for a month is surely toward the top of the list. After all, the memory of a bit of over-enthusiastic holiday revelry...
Finding Genuine Love In A Relationship
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Most people have at least a few romantic relationships before they develop a long-term commitment. By definition, that means that most people enter new relationships with a bit of baggage...
Setting Boundaries To Keep The Peace At Holiday Time
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft Let’s see: Step One — invite family members and friends who haven’t seen each in months or years to spend time together. Step Two — Make sure everyone is invited, even those with wildly differing...
Teens and Alcohol — A Volatile Mix
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft Like it not, and whether you personally drink alcohol or not, the presence of alcohol is virtually unavoidable. In advertising, in TV shows and movies, not to mention in real-life social situations,...
How To Destress Around the Holidays
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft Ah, where to begin? Do you have everything in order for the holidays – shopping done, menu set for a wonderful family dinner and all groceries purchased, Christmas or Holiday cards mailed, New Year’s...
Respect – The Canary In The Coal Mine
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft People are romantically attracted to someone for a variety of reasons. It could be basic physical attraction or a more analytical conclusion that they “check all the boxes.” (See What Are...