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The Impact of Dads on their Daughters

6/13/2019

By Amelia Flynn, MFT

The little Cessna had just cleared the pattern in its climb to 1,500 feet when Sade’s father anxiously asked, “OK, we made it up. Can we can head back down now?” With her newly minted private pilot’s license in hand, she wanted him to be her first non-instructor passenger. She planned to circle the Michigan State University campus and come back to the university‑owned airport. That day, she remembers, as a meaningful moment mostly because of the company and his accompanying, albeit shivering, words. “I really dislike small planes sweetie, but I just wanted to remind you that I have confidence in you.”

Understanding Emotions and Working with Hurt “Parts” of Ourselves

4/23/2019

By Cliff Schuman, LMFT

For many, therapy can be daunting. We all have broken places inside us and it can feel shameful to put words to issues that are bothersome. At its core, that is an act of courage. As therapists, our aim is to understand and be compassionate of these shameful and broken places that sometimes inhibit our clients from having a deeper, more powerful experience.

Mindfully Navigating the Online Dating Scene in Your 30s

3/21/2019

By: Angie Sadhu, MS LMFT

It is well researched that as human beings we are biologically wired for emotional connection, and that “Emotion is the messenger of love; it is the vehicle that carries every signal from one brimming heart to another. For human beings, feeling deeply is synonymous with being alive” (Lewis et al., 2000, p. 37). Simply put, we need social connections to live well—to love and to be loved. The dating
                                                                             ritual is one way in which we strive to
                                                                             meet partners and develop relationships
                                                                             to fill the desire for intimacy and love.

What Is Empathy, Anyway?

3/7/2019

By: Abby Crews, LMFT

Fairly frequently in sessions with couples I get to watch “perfect” moments. Do you know the ones I’m talking about? The ones where someone says the exact right thing at the exact right time. The ones where the connection and love is almost palpable. I know some people think these kinds of moments only happen in the movies, but that’s not true. They happen often, in the lives of ordinary people, every day. What makes these moments possible? Empathy. That’s what enables people to know just what to say and when to say it.

How Can I Support a Loved One Who is Depressed?

1/10/2019

By: Dr. Amanda Craig, LMFT

Depression hurts! It’s hard to understand if you’ve never experienced it and well-meaning advice like “just snap out of it,” “do something you like,” “take medication, go to therapy,” “it will pass,” “think about something else” may do more harm than good. Although these thoughts come with good intentions, they land more as judgments and condemnation when you are feeling depressed and struggling with motivation, focus, and action-taking.

New Year, New Boundaries

1/6/2019

By: Keith Dixon, MFT-LP

Is this you you this new year? It’s common these days for us to think that cutting people out of our lives who aren’t helping us is a healthy thing to do. However it really isn’t, if you are finding yourself in this position then what we really need to talk about are boundaries.

Too strong for his own good: depression - the silent killer of men. Part II: the solution.

1/6/2019

Too strong for his own good: depression - the silent killer of men. Part II: the solution. www.ManhattanMFT.com

By Dr. Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT

Depression is a major psychiatric disorder that frequently has biological underpinnings. It affects men and women equally, but men are less likely to seek treatment and four times more likely to commit suicide. This blog provides an overview of available treatment options and coping tools you can start using immediately.

Too strong for his own good: depression - the silent killer of men. Part I: the problem.

1/6/2019

Too strong for his own good: depression - the silent killer of men. Part I: the problem. www.ManhattanMFT.com

By Dr. Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT

If you are one of over 14 million Americans affected by a Major Depressive Disorder, you may know firsthand about the debilitating effects of this condition that can leave us feeling incapacitated, hopeless and ashamed. However, if you are a man living with depression, you may be struggling with symptoms without realizing what they mean and without getting treatment.

Holidays and the Four Horsemen

12/15/2018

By: Cliff Shuman, LMFT

The holidays are usually considered one of the happiest times of the year. Filled with good cheer… Yet it also comes with an abundance of too much—too much travel, too much sweets, too many plans and at times, yes, too much family. During times of stress at times we might not communicate to our partner or family member in the best most uplifting way.

Creating a Meaningful Wedding

6/7/2018

By Angie Sadhu, MSMFT

Couples often struggle with keeping the meaning of their wedding in the forefront and not getting lost in the shuffle of all the stress. Here are some tips on creating a meaningful wedding ritual that will set the tone for your wonerful journey and that you will remember forever!