Elisabeth was recently interviewed by Washingtonian for an article about couples and exercise. Elisabeth is a frequently featured blogger on The Huffington Post. Recent blog posts include:
The discovery of infidelity leads many couples to seek therapy, as they typically struggle with a range devastating emotions. Shock, disbelief, confusion, fear and outrage are all common; so are doubts about the future of the marriage. As one of my clients recently explained:
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For most, deciding to separate is no easy feat, especially if children are involved. The process of making this tremendous decision is usually predicated by months or even years of therapy, soul searching, self doubt and anxiety. Typically, this agonizing process of deciding whether to split up takes place in...
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Posted January 3, 2011 | 10:49 AM (EST)
As a therapist with over fifteen years experience, I hear a lot about divorce, particularly divorces where children are involved. While most of what I hear relates to the trauma and pain of divorcing, I have noticed a surprising sentiment among many divorces: people secretly like their time off from...
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Posted February 21, 2011 | 08:09 PM (EST)
Want to avoid divorce? Want to give your marriage the best chance for lasting success? Before it's too late, date!
Dating is especially important for couples with young children. Why? Because, while there is nothing more rewarding than raising kids, children come with an endless series of tasks, chores and...
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4 Comments | Posted August 23, 2011 | 03:20 PM (EST)
Getting through a break up can be incredibly difficult. It is one of the most common reasons that people decide to seek therapy.
That said, if you are broken-hearted, you probably have a lot you can learn from the awful feelings you are experiencing. My work...
- Yesterday's Earthquake: The Kindness of Strangers
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Posted August 24, 2011 | 06:24 PM (EST)
I remember Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001 as if it happened yesterday. The sky was crisp and clear, and the weather was unbelievably humid free. I was seeing a therapy client at my office in downtown Washington, D.C., and my colleague noticed a plane flying too low (it went on...
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9 Comments | Posted July 18, 2011 | 09:53 PM (EST)
I personally know nothing about soccer. But my 10 year-old daughter has been glued to the Women's World Cup games, and -- since last Sunday's nail-biter against Brazil -- I have too.
My daughter is a hard-working, eager player on an girls travel team in Washington D.C. that practices...
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Posted January 25, 2011 | 08:59 AM (EST)
After blogging about the importance of couples making time to date, my husband and I realized it was time we arrange for childcare and plan a couple nights out on the town. Coincidentally, we happened to see "The King's Speech" on date number one and "The Figher" on...
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