Posts by Monica Arroyo, LCSW
Overwhelmed by Back to School Anxiety? Tips for parents on How to Stay Calm.
Parents often joke that they are relieved when the end of summer arrives and are eager to put their children back into the routine of the school year. Yet, most of us know that the transition often isn’t an easy one. In fact, your family’s return to the classroom may be fraught with all kinds of…
Read MoreTheir Infidelity is Not Your Fault! 5 Strategies to Reclaim your Self-esteem
To discover that your partner was unfaithful was a blow. A blow to your trust, your future together, and not least of all, a blow to who you imagine yourself to be. And just as you must take measures to recover from the betrayal of your relationship, you’ll need to recover from the damage done…
Read MoreTypically Moody or Something More? How to Tell if Your Teen is Depressed
There are few parents who haven’t heard “ you just don’t understand” amid the ups and downs of raising a teen. And the truth of it is, sometimes our kids are right. It is tough work negotiating and navigating the maze of adolescent anxiety, increasing demands for independence, and the perils of peers and dramatic…
Read MoreRecover Your Love: Why Marriage Counseling Matters
“Why marriage counseling?” you may ask. In a word: “disconnect.” Because relationship disconnect happens. The honeymoon ends. Careers come between you. Bonds fray after the kids arrive. And, before you know it, tension can strain your loving connection as time passes and life piles on one responsibility after another. Consider your communication. Is sharing your…
Read MoreStruggling in your marriage? New rules for a good marriage.
All couples have rules that they follow in their own marriages whether they know it or not. These are usually unspoken rules that were passed down from generation to generation through parents, grandparents and close family friends. However, when we look at some of those rules in today’s marriages, we begin to notice that…
Read MoreTen ways to improve your relationship
Ten ways to divorce proof your relationship In an era where the divorce rates keep rising, couples need to work harder than ever to keep their relationships alive and vibrant. Using simple techniques in a consistent basis can greatly improve the connection between two spouses and decrease relationship problems. Meet and do things together. Schedule…
Read MoreWhat is your love language?
What is your love language? A sure way to build intimacy in your relationship. We are all familiar with the concept of romantic love and how it affects our relationships. The desire for romantic love in our relationships is something that is part of who we are as human beings. One of the most difficult…
Read MoreHow to avoid communication fireworks
How to avoid Communication Fireworks Good communication is central to being happy in any relationship. It is through good communication patterns that our partners’ feel appreciated, respected, valued and loved. However, for many couples good communication is hard to achieve. Partners tend to get lost in power struggles, differences in opinion and unresolved issues. This…
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