What do people mean when they talk about being their “authentic selves?” It seems like everyone is using the word authentic lately, or some version of it. It seems to come up in the counseling office more and more. As…

I am so confused (but not really) about how people communicate in relationships!  I say this because, as a therapist, a pattern that shows up often on the counseling couch with couples (and in my own marriage if I’m being…

What is miscommunication?  We hear it all the time, but what is it?  Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as “failure to communicate clearly.”  Who defines clearly?  Some other sites define it as “failure to communicate adequately.”  Who defines adequately?  I hear clients…

So what is personality theory and why am I so passionate about it?  Because an introduction to personality theory changed my life and I believe it can change yours!  My first introduction was at an Amway event when the presenter…

Why start a blog?  Like many people, I’ve been saying that I should write a book for years.  The challenge most people report is getting started on a task that seems so large!  Why would I write a book?  It…