Nice people want to “stuff” their anger. But in today’s climate anger is bubbling over as more loss is experienced and fatigue sets in. Anger is a secondary emotion often masking feelings of fear, anxiety or shame. (See attached “Anger Iceberg” handout.) In the moment…

by Peggy Burns, MS, LMFT | Director, San Francisco Center Since the last time I sent you our newsletter, it seems as if in a blink of an eye everything in our world has changed!  Now that we are entering week nine of “shelter-in-place” there seems…

Understanding what someone needs from your apology can make a world of difference Relationships are fragile! In my counseling office over the years I have witnessed many fractures. Some of them are fractured by minor incidents while others were major. The feelings following these fractures…

“’Happily ever after’ is not a fairy tale, it is a choice.” ~ Fawn Weaver After the romantic honeymoon, many couples are surprised to find marriage is not the key that will sustain their happiness.  Without tools and understanding, defining happiness in marriage can seem…

(Download “Random Acts of Kindness Calendar” for Your Wife) (Download “Random Acts of Kindness Calendar” for Your Husband) Two Traits Scientifically Proven to Create a Lasting Relationship Have you noticed a drop in the level of satisfaction in your relationship?  Are you on quest to…

“When a person can’t find a deep sense of meaning they distract themselves with pleasure.” ~ Viktor Frankl Recent surveys have shown the most popular social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat) have an overall net negative effect on the mental well-being of…