How I Got “Lucky”: Facing My Fear
guest blog by Marina Lisjonok, MSW, E-CYT, RRT I got Lucky when I was on a 3-month silent meditation retreat at Karma Lekshey Ling Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2016. Let me explain. Lucky is a gorgeous dog lovingly thought of as part of the family by the Karma Lekshey Ling Buddhist monks. While there […]
What To Do When You Can’t Leave An Unhappy Marriage
This guest blog was written by former LCW therapist Tina Villis in 2019. It has been updated to include additional recent information. I took an Uber to meet my spouse for dinner recently. After some small talk, the driver asked me about my profession. “I’m a mental health counselor,” I responded. He immediately proceeded to […]
The B Word: Boundaries
Learning how to navigate, tolerate, and advocate for the process of boundaries guest post by Jordan Spinazzola LSW, ACSW Boundaries. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to problem-solving, conflicts, and relationships. Healthy boundaries can be used to help alleviate stress and anxiety, and to build compassion and tolerance […]
Trauma Bonds in Relationships
Guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC The turn of the clock into a new year can be exciting and an opportunity to shift toward greater health. One area of your life that you can begin to look at is your relationships. Are they healthy? And how do I know if they’re not? Learning more […]
8 Things You Can Do About an Unhappy Marriage
Everyone says that marriage takes work. Many people are married for a long time and become used to each other but are not really happy. Some common bad habits can lead to this. Before I discuss the 8 things you can do about an unhappy marriage, you may want to think about why you are […]