Articles
Relational Democracy: The Secret to Lasting Love
In his latest article, Terry Real explores the radical intersection of power over...
What Happens When Relational Mindfulness Meets Reality?
This month, I'm sharing an article by Terry Real that asks one of the hardest...
Harshness has no Place!
Do you battle a relentless inner critic ? Terry Real explains why the idea that...
Why Boys and Men Are Floundering According to the Relationship Therapist Terry Real
Hearing more about Relational Life Therapy (RLT) recently? You're not alone. RLT and...
NYT Article "3 Things a Couples Therapist Wants You to Do for Your Relationship" by Catherine Pearson
Terry Real, LICSW Chair and President of the Relational Life Foundation Board of...
NYT Article "How I Learned that the Problem in My Marriage was Me!" by Daniel Oppenheimer
"How I Learned that the Problem in My Marriage was Me!" by Daniel Oppenheimer is a...
Nurturing Healthy Relationships Through Relational Mindfulness and Self-Worth
In the journey of love and relationships, mindfulness plays a crucial role in...
Why You and Your Partner Are (Mostly) Out of Sync—And Why That’s Okay
Have you ever been completely baffled by how your partner sees a situation so...
Relational Recovery: Getting the Most out of Your RLT Couples Therapy
Some couples approach therapy hoping that the therapist will fix their "problematic"...
Boldness, Courage and Overcoming Fear
In my WiSh (Wisdom Share) series with Patricia Brooks, she shared with us two...
Stop a minute and listen to your body.
"Our bodies have so much to tell us. Are we listening in order to allow our dreams...
Passion, Purpose and their guiding Wisdoms
In one of our sessions together, S. asked me if she should do something she's...
Clear a Path to Your Dream Life
Clutter can impact the depth of your relationships. It's harder to be present, stay...
Listening Empathically is Deeply Healing.
Compassionate listening validates the other person and acknowledges their pain....
Communication - The Human Connection
I'm excited to share a really powerful conversation I had with Ralph Brogden about...
How can you be in a Relationship without Self-love?
"An outstanding love doesn't come from two half-fulfilled people coming together to...
Design a beautiful life doing what you love.
Creating the life you want to live is a journey, an adventure, and completely...
Thank you for believing in me before I believed in myself!
Helping others believe in themselves helps us notice the many qualities they have...
Find What Really Excites You.
Finding her purpose was more than just a cliché for my client T. When we began...
Listen to your Body.
"Listening to your body is a link in the chain of change and healing." These are...
Strengthen Your Relationships with Kindness.
Being kind is an interpersonal skill that strengthens your relationships and sense...
Inner Clarity
"When you come from a very clear place , you can use your skills from all your life...
Your Inner Compass will Direct You.
When speaking to Gila Green about her author journey I was inspired by her deep...
Build Confidence and Self-Belief
Faced with a difficult, stressful situation, relationship-related, your default...
Enhance your Possibilities.
Aviva Belfer is an enhancer of possibilities. She always asks, what more can we do?...
Relationships are what enable us to Thrive.
Deep and meaningful relationships play a vital role in overall well-being. Research...
Relationships Enable us to Thrive.
Deep and meaningful relationships play a vital role in overall well-being. Research...
Change your Perspective, Change your Life!
Changing your perspective on a situation, will change your life! This is what...
Our Breath is our Closest and most Intimate Friend.
Our breath is our closest and most intimate friend. It's been with us from the...
What does forgiveness do for the forgiver?
"We've all felt pain from people hurting us and we often hold onto this emotional...
Don't be Afraid of Change, It's leading you Somewhere!
Like many things in life, the decision to bring about change rarely happens...
What will you discover when you change your perspective?
I asked Marquez Mosher what he means when he suggests we challenge our perspective...
Feel Heard and Understood.
When B told me, in a recent workshop I led, that she felt heard and understood, I...
Step into a Bigger Life
"So often we live the life that other people want for us" This is how Stephanie...
Create a Reality that Excites You
When N. began working with me she set an intention to find peace and clarity. You...
Success is Simple!
This is Kimberly Kasparian's mantra from her generous heart to ours. "Success is...
Success is Simple!
This is Kimberly Kasparian's mantra from her generous heart to ours. "Success is...
Motivation and Positive Energy are Contagious
Being enthusiastic in the presence of others is about being supportive and...
How do I know what my purpose is?
"We all have challenges in our lives and we all have a purpose".these are lines from...
You are definitely braver, stronger and smarter than you believe.
"Reacting is action before feeling, responding is action informed by feeling." These...
What does money mean to you?
Sometimes people say, they don't have enough money to live a life that matters to...
What do you do when you get a flat tire?
If you were on a journey and you got a flat tire, would you see that as a sign that...
Just say YES!! Then figure it out!
Sean Douglas has created a successful life by living by this statement, "Say YES,...
Feeling Safe in your Relationships
When our beautiful and more painful parts are compassionately listened to then time...
Own Your Value, See Your Worth.
In conversation with Yvonne St. Louis, when you own your value you see your worth...
Is a goal where we want to get or where we want to come from?
"The goals that people usually set are meant to bring them more than the actual...
The Gift of a Calm Presence and Compassionate Listening.
We are designed to live together, create together, to support one another and share...
Is timing always perfect?
I recently revisited a conversation I had with Adrienne Sholzberg. Adrienne was...
Professional Training
- Relational Life Therapy
- Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Path Center
- Certified Life Coach Seminar Hakibutzim University, Israel
- BA in Psychology and Education University of Cape Town
- Honors in Psychology UNISA
Some Topics I Teach
- Moving from you and me to us consciousness
- Boundaries and Self Esteem
- Identifying your losing strategies that pull you apart
- Winning strategies to bring you joy and closeness
- Accountability and Repair
- Full respect living
