This One Habit Can Sabotage Any Relationship

What would happen if you stopped defending yourself? The question alone can generate a lot of fear. What if someone judges me too harshly? What if I’m accused of something I didn’t do? What if someone ruins my reputation? What if I lose the trust of a friend or family member? The risk seems unbearable. …

Creating A Respectable Family Brand

As a family counselor the most common complaint I hear from parents about their kids is disrespect. Bad attitudes, disobedience and talking back are among the typical behaviors that too often escalate into lying, stealing and verbal or physical aggression. Conventional wisdom seems to demand a harsh response with punishment and strict discipline to stem …