"Essential nutrients for your brain and relationships"   Robyn Manzano, MA (R.Psych) September 22, 2017   For the majority of us, from the moment our alarms go off in the morning to the moment we close our eyes at night, we are bombarded with a flurry of mundane and critical tasks and responsibilities, countless internal and external expectations, and an overload of notifications and information. We continually strive for success and efficiency. We feel comfortable ...read more

Therapy isn't a dirty word. As a couples therapist, “We came in before there was a real problem” is music to my ears. This very wise couple doesn’t wait until a crisis hits. No one is flirting with a coworker. Vicious, repetitive arguments aren’t heard late at night. Or worse, silence hasn’t crept into their marriage. If only this couple were the norm. Many couples don’t do maintenance on their relationship. Instead, they’re inundated with normal distractions – work stress, piles of ...read more

There’s nothing selfish about self-care. Your kids can’t be at their best if you aren’t too. By Lindsey Roberts January 24 In traditional ground-fought wars, the command post behind the lines would often have hot coffee, good food and dry clothes. Was this because the generals were selfish? Or because they deserved it for having made the highest ranks in the military? No, it was because if the command fell or experienced low morale, the rest of the troops, and indeed the entire war ...read more

We all come to crossroads in life where we have to choose between fear and change. Here are four steps to finding the path forward that is right for you.Source: Finding Courage at the Crossroads of Fear and Change ...read more