Using Nonviolent Communication to Improve Your Relationship
Nonviolent Communication | Advice from a Therapist | Couples Therapy Nonviolent Communication, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, is often one of the first skills I introduce to therapy clients. It’s great for individuals and couples alike, because it’s a simple...
What We Still Get Wrong About Multiracial Identity
Multiracial Identity | Therapy & Identity Development Kamala Harris is going to be front and center of the news cycle for at least the next few months. Whatever you think of her politics, there’s no denying that she’s making history. As a Black and...
Fostering Healthy Interdependence in Your Relationship: A Guide
Relationships | Healthy Interdependence Seeking Connection Between Two Extremes As humans, we are inherently wired for connection. This fundamental need to bond with others often leads us to form deep, meaningful relationships, and to get our needs met. We are...
Is Anxiety a Friend or Foe? A Look at Inside Out 2
,Anxiety | Inside Out 2 | Mental Health & Pop Culture San Francisco psychologist Alexis Lopez, PsyD, reflects on the portrayal of anxiety in Inside Out 2, and her own experiences with anxiety as a young person from an immigrant family. (Some plot spoilers ahead,...