The older we get the harder it seems to make new friends. People are busy with their families appear to have full social calender’s and aren’t always open to make time for new friends. Middle age is also the time we tend to look around at our social circles. Are our friendships still there? Have […]
Healthy Grieving After Losing A Loved One
We have a guest blogger visiting our site today. Lucille Rosetti is the creator of Thebereved.org. Having lost some of the people closest to her, she understands what it’s like, and how it can be an emotional roller coaster that doesn’t always seem to make sense. She created her website as a means of sharing tools to help […]
5 Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome
Do you find you accept responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful yet have difficulty stepping away from a dysfunctional relationship? These are some of the symptoms of codependency. […]
5 Ways to Learn to Like Yourself Better
Quick question: Do you like yourself? When asked this question, most people respond by saying something like, “Of course I like myself.” While their words say they like themselves, what do their actions say? Are you someone who’s comfortable in your own skin? Are you happy with your appearance, or are you constantly comparing yourself […]
What No One Tells You About Therapy (But Should!)
It is said we fear the unknown, which is why many people shy away from receiving therapy. It can be intimidating walking into your therapist’s office for the very first time, not knowing what to expect. On the flip side, some people assume they know everything about therapy, maybe from movies or tv, and are then quite […]
Am I in a Relationship with a Narcissist?
It’s a dreaded question. It’s possibly a question that you have half-heartedly asked yourself dozens of times without being fully ready to believe the answer. If you suspect your significant other has narcissistic traits, your relationship could be in a world of hurt. Reason being, people who possess these traits can be emotional con-artists, zapping […]
Am I being emotionally abused?
Emotional or psychological abuse in a relationship can take a much different, and less obvious in some cases, role in romantic relationships. It may not rear its ugly head in the form of volatile explosions or angry, contempt-fueled outbursts – at times it is more elusive, confusing, or hard to detect. As a victim of […]
4 Common Myths About Grief
As relationship specialists, at Solid Foundations Therapy, we work with many people who have experienced grief and mourning in their life. During the emotional turmoil that accompanies a loss, it is easy to buy into some commonly held beliefs about grief that unfortunately are not very helpful in the long run. Here are some of […]
Make your New Year’s Resolution Stick
Be realistic:Create 1-3 reasonable resolutions. The longer your list, the more likely you will become overwhelmed and abandon all of them. If you reach your initial goals early in the year, you can always identify new ones! Break down your goals: Look at what you want to achieve and create small manageable steps you can […]
