How do we know how to help our loved ones effectively? This is a common question that I see in my San Francisco and Pasadena family counseling practice. An interesting article that has addressed the problem of over involved helicopter … Continue reading
A common problem in my San Francisco Family Therapy practice are family conflicts arising during family gatherings. Family conflicts are a common problem that are the subject of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal by Elizabeth Bernstein [online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324478304578171222305743646.html]. … Continue reading
The holidays are often a time of great anxiety and stress. As a San Francisco Therapist, I have been able to provide people with tips for managing holiday stress and anxiety. There are plenty of good reasons for people to … Continue reading
Raising young children requires attention and care. In my San Francisco Family Therapy practice I help parents change their behaviors to improve the way they interact with their children. Distracted parenting can be a major problem in some circumstances. I … Continue reading
Parenting can be a wonderful experience much of the time, but there is no doubt that it is often stressful and difficult at many times. If a parent has a mental health issue, the task of parenting is that much … Continue reading
In this day and age with all the texting, emailing, friending and twittering the true role of face to face communication can be lost. Problems with communication between family members can produce tension within the family and prevent the effective … Continue reading