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Eight Ways to Avoid Holiday Arguments and Keep the Peace

couples therapy, relationshipsBy Eric FitzMedrud Ph.D.November 13, 2017 Leave a comment

Eight Ways to Avoid Holiday Arguments and Keep the Peace Every holiday all over social media I see snarky posts about the yearly tradition of arguing during the holidays. Maybe it is no surprise then that right after New Year’s Day couples therapist offices like mine are flooded with new clients seeking help for issues…

Emotions: 6 Essential Facts

emotionsBy Eric FitzMedrud Ph.D.October 9, 2015 Leave a comment

People have emotions. Yet we receive very little education about our emotions, how they work, or how to manage them in this culture. So, as I work with clients I’m often conducting a certain about of education about the nature of emotions. This is especially true when I’m working with a couple because the currency…