Distracted Parenting…
Distracted Parenting… Can We Be More Present? By: Giselle Armantrout Is your phone a distraction? We see this scenario played out everyday everywhere! Mothers & fathers looking down at their iPhones… swiping, scrolling, texting, working, posting, shopping, while their son or daughter sits across the table on their tablets. Not much interaction going on… sound […]
Love and Suffering: The Road Most Travelled
What every couple knows…. by: Michael Waldrip The ideal of romantic love is of very recent origin in the world. Romantic love is the dominant view in the West. Seeking a partner who will fulfill the other is the goal of nearly everyone. Finding a partner that is your friend, confidant and lover is the […]
Infidelity: A Modern Malady?
How does infidelity enter a marriage? It’s usually years in the making… By: Michael Waldrip Most couples opt for monogamy. And with this decision there is the implicit agreement that the couple will be faithful to each other until death. But experience and statistics show this will probably not be true in many relationships. The […]
Marriage in a Funk?
Are You Prioritizing Your Relationship? By: Giselle Armantrout If I had a dollar for every time a couple told me they were in a funk and they were not feeling “in love” in their relationship, I could take a trip to Europe! How do relationships get to this yucky spot of not feeling in love… […]
We are Moving!
Back to the Eastbank Our practice is growing and expanding, so much so that we need a new office. So as of July 1 we will be at our new home on Metairie Road. The practice was started in 2007 and was located in Mid-City. We’ve spent most of the last decade in Gretna, though […]
6 ingredients that help KIDS become successful ADULTS
Want your kids to have an edge? Want them to become successful? Here’s a checklist BASED ON RESEARCH – how many are you doing? So you’re a loving, present, empathetic, compassionate parent. You hug your kids, try to avoid shaming them, and lovingly attend to their needs. Great! That’s a wonderful start. But if that’s […]
Teen Cell Phones… and Depression
Is your teen’s phone making them DEPRESSED? There are striking trends afoot for those keen to adolescent development. We know kids spend immense amount of time on their phones, but what’s the impact? Read Time’s article that shows data suggests that teens today are experiencing profound occurrences of depression. Later, after her attempted suicide and […]
Questions to Ask your Couple’s Counselor
How will you know your Couple’s Counselor is qualified? If you need help with your relationship, it is CRITICAL that you find a professional who has training, experience, and skills in counseling couples. Relationship therapy is a specialty, and most mental health professionals did not receive any direct training in couple’s counseling in their graduate programs. That’s […]
Relationship Counseling – Is it for you?
New Orleans Relationship Counseling Many people attend therapy – not because their crazy – but rather to improve their most important relationships. Decreasing conflict, improving communication, getting your needs met, and enhancing relationships and are generally the focus of Relationship Counseling, Family Therapy and Couples Counseling. But what is relationship therapy, and how does it differ from […]
Phones for Kids – Considerations for Wise & Worried Parents
Phones for Kids – 6 Thoughts before you buy… Is your kid responsible enough for an $800+ piece of technology? Do you trust them to take care of the phone, adequately protect it, and not lose it? Would you let them walk around with $800+ cash in their pocket? Today, most smartphones cost more than […]