THE ARMCHAIR CHRONICLES
Dealing With Adult Children Living At Home
You are only as happy as your saddest child
There is an expression, "You are only as happy as your saddest child." Oh how true that is. As parents, our lot in life is intrinsically tied to our children, even when they become adults.
Tips to have a great morning and feel less anxious when you get up
When you sit up in bed in the morning, what are the first things you do? If you're like most of us, you reach for you phone and check emails, social media alerts, or the news. It's habitual, but it's not an optimal way to start the day.
Ask A Therapist!
You can ask a licensed therapist questions about things you are struggling with (at no cost to you) on the Wilson Counseling website. All questions remain anonymous, so click this link, and fire away with your questions! If it is a question that is likely to be of interest to other readers, I will try to answer it on my blog.
Children and Eating - Developing Non-Disordered Eating Habits
As an eating disorder therapist, I get a lot of questions from parents about how to feed children and how to prevent eating disorders. A great resource for answering some of these questions is the Ellyn Satyr Institute. Ellyn Satyr is a Dietitian and Family Therapist and is recognized as a leading expert when it comes to issues related to eating and food.
Men, Sex, Rejection & Shame - lessons from a Houston couples therapist
Sexual intimacy is paramount for men, playing a crucial role in their overall relationship satisfaction. However, the weight of shame from rejection during intimate moments with partners can strain the relationship. Getting help from a Houston marriage counselor or couples therapist can make a difference. Addressing these challenges in your sex life through couples counseling can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling relationship, promoting understanding and empathy between partners. Call one of our caring Houston marriage therapists today.
Marriage Group starting in April!
Struggling to love your spouse well? Tired of fighting about the same things over and over? Do you miss the spark and warmth you had when your marriage began? Sometimes we get stuck in a pattern of arguing, taking each other for granted, or reenacting hurtful habits. Just because you love your spouse, does not mean you have a perfect marriage. We are all a work in progress and our marriages are a work in progress.
In a Narcissist Relationship? What You Can Do About It.
In my last blog post, entitled "Life With A Narcissit,"I talked about what it was like living with someone who has characteristics of narcissism or even full-blown narcissistic personality disorder. You may have recognized someone you know when reading about narcissism. It can be very overwhelming to deal with individuals who have these traits. Even as a victim, you may start to feel like there is something wrong with you. What can you do to remain emotionally intact?
Life With A Narcissist
During the recent presidential election cycle, people threw around the term narcissist or narcissistic personality disorder a lot when talking about Donald Trump. Many articles were written and tweets tweeted about the subject. As a therapist, I know that I can not diagnose someone I have never examined, but the discussions did call to mind my clients who have partners that exhibit traits of narcissism or even full-blown narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).