Dear Heart of the Matter Clients,We hope this message finds you well. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for choosing our practice for your mental health needs. It is an honor to support you on your journey toward wellness.In order to continue providing the highest quality of care and to enhanceContinue reading “Important Update on Therapy Rates”
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How to Help a Grieving Loved One
When their heart is broken, let them have yours. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships When someone close to you is experiencing grief, it’s natural to want to jump in and fix it for them. Watching someone suffer brings up discomfort in ourselves. You just want to make it better for them,Continue reading “How to Help a Grieving Loved One”
Mindful Relationships May Be Key to Mental Health
Research points to the importance of focusing on your relationships. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships Ever wonder what might underlie and predict the differences between those who live full, satisfying lives and those who can’t seem to break out of their struggle into old age? The results of the longest-running longitudinalContinue reading “Mindful Relationships May Be Key to Mental Health”
The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About Stress Relief
The myth of over-breathing and how it hurts, not helps. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships “Take a deep breath.” We’ve all heard those four words. In fact, they’re undoubtedly the most common advice we hear on how to calm down in moments of stress or anxiety. Now, science tells us, deepContinue reading “The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About Stress Relief”
Forbes: Experts Give 4 Pieces Of Advice To Navigate Your Love Life In 2023
This is an excerpt from Mark Travers’ Forbes article recapping research findings from 2023. I am featured describing my recent research. You can read the full article by clicking the link at the bottom of the page. The world of dating and romance is changing rapidly and it only makes sense to change with it.Continue reading “Forbes: Experts Give 4 Pieces Of Advice To Navigate Your Love Life In 2023”
MindBodyGreen: Researchers May Have Finally Figured Out The Link Between Commitment and Good Sex
This article was written by Kelly Gonsalves, sex and relationships editor of Mindbodygreen. It is a write up of one of my research studies. Here is just a short excerpt: the full article can be accessed here. Sex with a stranger or a new flame can be thrilling, but there’s something to be said forContinue reading “MindBodyGreen: Researchers May Have Finally Figured Out The Link Between Commitment and Good Sex”
PopSugar: How to Talk to Your Kids If They’re Uncertain About Going Back to School, According to Experts
Written by Charlotte Grainger of PopSugar, I am included as an expert in this article “This pandemic is hard on everyone, and parents especially are experiencing almost unprecedented levels of stress. Interacting with your child can be a refuge from your worries about the future,” said Tasha Seiter, a marriage and family therapist. “When with yourContinue reading “PopSugar: How to Talk to Your Kids If They’re Uncertain About Going Back to School, According to Experts”
Best Life Online: This Is the One Word You Should Never Say When Apologizing
I am featured as an expert in this article, published in Best Life Online. Included here is a short excerpt of the article. “The word ‘but’ is not an apology—it is self-protection disguised as an apology,” says Tasha Seiter, MS, AMFT, who owns her own marriage and family therapy practice in Fort Collins, Colorado. Seiter says the problemContinue reading “Best Life Online: This Is the One Word You Should Never Say When Apologizing”
Theravive: Feelings of Loneliness May Have Stabilized During COVID-19
Below is an excerpt from this article, published in Theravive, written by Tina Arnoldi. The full article link is at the bottom of the page. Tasha Seiter, MS, AMFT and PhD candidate, believes people may perceive more emotional and social support at this time because they’re quicker to open up and have intimate conversations. “Usually, people are hesitantContinue reading “Theravive: Feelings of Loneliness May Have Stabilized During COVID-19”
Silk and Sonder: How To Set Goals — And Actually Stick To Them
Below is an excerpt from my thoughts in this article, published in Silk and Sonder Therapist Tasha Seiter suggests writing down each domain of your life for which you would like to set personal goals. She uses the following domains with her clients: Identify the value that you hold most dearly in each domain. WhatContinue reading “Silk and Sonder: How To Set Goals — And Actually Stick To Them”