Pamela Cantor M.D. There may be an antidote. KEY POINTS The holidays are not a holiday for all of us. They can be reminders of someone we have loved and…
Category: Relationships
Give the Gift of Gratitude This Holiday Season
Dona Matthews Ph.D. Feeling grateful makes a merrier Christmas and a happier new year for everyone. KEY POINTS Source: cottonbro studio/Pexels Are you having trouble deciding what to give your…
‘Tis the Season to Be True to Yourself
Whether the holidays excite or overwhelm you, being authentic is key. Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC KEY POINTS Most of us are being called, in almost every moment, by the…
Don’t Give Your Kids Presents
Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don’t How to give children gifts that last. By Angela Duckworth Ph.D. KEY POINTS “If you buy me Creepy Crawlers, I swear I will never,…
Should Black People Celebrate Thanksgiving?
A Yes Argument and A No Argument Be Thankful! I remember the year I tried to boycott Thanksgiving. I was 19, entering that necessary but annoying phase of young self-righteous…
3 Ways to Make ‘Us’ Time Really Count
How you spend time with your partner can predict if your relationship will last. by Mark Travers Ph.D. KEY POINTS Many people come to therapy worried that they may not be spending…
Mayor Cantrell Needs New Security Officer
Yes It’s come to this. Mayor LaToya Cantrell needs a new security officer. Wanted: a strapping, able male, preferably of African American origin, to protect, serve, and assist the mayor…
Sexual Fantasies Are a Healthy Way to Exercise Imagination
Fantasizing never hurt anyone. KEY POINTS When it comes to having sexual fantasies while in a relationship, people often pretend like they do not exist. A sexual fantasy is any…
Busting the Myth That Money Can’t Buy Happiness
by Mark Travers Ph.D. Sometimes, we need to unlearn basic conditioning by splurging the right way. Many of us are taught to avoid conversations around the topic of money. As…
The Relationship Skill Every Couple Must Keep In Mind
by Dave Smallen Ph.D. Studies show that responsiveness benefits relationships and personal well-being. KEY POINTS We experience responsiveness when we feel understood, validated, and cared for by others. Perceiving people…