by Cara Nazareth | Apr 10, 2019 | Couples, Therapy
Therapy can be mysterious and intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Here’s what therapists wish you knew about couples therapy: Going to therapy doesn’t mean your relationship is broken. “It’s not a good sign if we...
by Cara Nazareth | Apr 3, 2019 | Premarital, Therapy
As a therapist, I love watching my clients have “aha” moments. This almost always happens when couples learn about the emotional bank account. Your emotional bank account’s balance responds to how much you put into your relationship and how much you...
by Cara Nazareth | Mar 20, 2019 | Therapy
Does the saying “never discuss politics or religion in polite company” apply to therapy? Absolutely not! And, yet, many of us would rather talk about sex, finances, and addiction than discuss our religious beliefs with a therapist. If religious and...
by Cara Nazareth | Feb 14, 2019 | Mental Health, Therapy
The human brain is literally wired to connect. As a result, it’s no surprise we’re obsessed with our phones. Humans have a basic need for food and shelter. Similarly, we have a fundamental need to form relationships and belong to a group. Smartphones make it...
by Cara Nazareth | Dec 5, 2018 | Couples, Premarital, Therapy
Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of us love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour – unceasingly. – Henri NouwenI love this quote. Hurting our loved ones and making mistakes is...
by Cara Nazareth | Nov 21, 2018 | Couples, Individuals, Premarital, Therapy
In the 1980s, Black Friday, as we know it today, was born. Nearly 40 years later, a single day of deals has evolved into an entire weekend of shopping. Let’s get one thing straight: there is nothing wrong with buying things you need or want. The tricky part is that...
