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How to Form Lasting Relationships

One of the best things about writing this column is the comments I get from readers. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve heard from...

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Setting boundaries: The yes is as important as the no

Setting boundaries means saying no. But as Jacob B. Priest, author of The Science of Family Systems Theory, highlights it also means...

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Genograms in Therapy: Addressing the Past to Improve the Present

How are events in the past, linked to problems in the present? Jacob B. Priest, author of The Science of Family Systems Theory, discusses...

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Don’t buy into myth of rugged individualism

Growing up, I frequently heard stories about Jim Bridger. If you’re not from the mountain west, like me, you may have never heard of him....

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Let's Level the Playing Field for Trans Kids

At the beginning of this year, I got a phone call from my brother and his wife. They asked me, “What are your thoughts about trans girls...

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Boundaries, Boundaries Everywhere

“You need to set better boundaries.” I’m sure you’ve had someone tell you this before at least once in your life. If you’re stressed out...

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The Best Advice I Can Give

You probably saw tons of articles or news segments over Valentine’s Day on how to improve your relationship. And while I know you’ve been...

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Addiction and Families

A few weeks back, I wrote about setting boundaries. I talked about the importance of yeses and nos, and strategies for creating healthy...

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Communities Shape Families

This week, I got a text message from a friend. It was a picture of house a few blocks away from mine – it had been tagged with racist...

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When In Doubt, Parent Out

I’ve only been a parent for a few months – 10 months and 9 days to be exact – but I’m here to report that parenting is just as relentless...

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You Aren't The One

This past winter, I spent a lot of time watching Netflix. With a new baby, a pandemic, and freezing cold temperatures, there wasn’t much...