We all have a different way of facing difficult situations in life. However, here is when an emotional crisis can appear. But if I have learned anything in my years of practice, it is that emotions can mark your path for better or worse. They are an ...
Forgiveness in a couple: exercises and tips
Forgiveness in a couple is a thorny issue to deal with, especially in relation to timing. Keep in mind that, for example, forgiveness will not happen magically, but only when the negative patterns cease, along with grudges and resentment. It is a lon ...
What can you do to correct your children’s bad behavior?
From the day we are born, we have many needs. In order for us to become emotionally and psychologically healthy adults, these needs must be met. From a very early age, we need to feel that our parents love us, that they are giving us a secure attachm ...
Why does my child misbehave when he/she wants my attention?
Previously, we talked about the importance of love and attachment in parenting. The enormous influence that these aspects have on the child will help them when they become adults with interpersonal relationships and even their perception of reality. ...
What is the root of your child’s misbehavior?
Everything has a beginning, so it is no surprise that children's misbehavior has one too. Often disguised as “mischief” or “tantrums,” the little ones begin to show poor behaviors or act in undesirable ways, upsetting and frustrating their parents an ...
The healing process for domestic violence victims
The healing process for domestic violence victims is complex and painful. Like any other process of this nature, it takes time. Many times, the person who comes to me seeking help does not understand. They don't understand that part of the process co ...
Warning Signs of Dating and Marriage Violence
Dating and marriage violence is a reality. Courtship is a facet in the relationship in which people get to know the other person and meet their families and friends. It is supposed to be a time full of good moments. However, it is also when abusers s ...
How to identify emotional abuse
Fear, shame, and uncertainty, all those words serve to describe the feelings of someone who suffer emotional abuse in the past. Those who have been through traumatic experiences because of ex-partners tend to keep silent about their past and not expr ...
What do I do if my child is looking at pornography?
Marta is a mother who called me some time ago. There was anguish and despair in her voice. Between sobs I could hear: "I am a failure as a mother," "I don't know what I'm doing wrong." "My son is addicted to pornography and it's my fault." After reas ...
How to avoid financial infidelity
Let's see some examples of financial infidelity. Santiago and Mary are the typical couple who fight tirelessly to achieve the American Dream. Santiago works in the banking industry and Mary works as a high school teacher. They have been married for m ...