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...
They Look So Happy. What About Us?
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft If you’ve ever shopped for a new car you’ve probably experienced by a bit of both excitement and anxiety. I love the look and performance of this car — it’s going to be great. Followed or...