By Dan Blair, marriage therapist Is there anything we can learn from hostage negotiators that applies to conflict resolution in relationships? While each scenario may have different outcomes, [...]
By Dan Blair, family and marriage counselor We can all identify with stress. You can see how stress can not only leads to anger, which is a common emotion, but also anxiety, which can lead [...]
By Dan Blair, family and marriage therapist No one is immune to stress, anxiety, or burnout. “Popping the hood” of the mind may reveal what tools are needed for the daily battles we [...]
By Dan Blair, Marriage and Family Therapist Just like the quote “All roads lead to Rome,” there are a number of ways to manage anger. While this article is not in-depth, it may give [...]
To hear this interview and others, listen to the Successful Parenting Podcast by Jackie Rhew and Robin Choquette! YouTube Spotify Apple Google Drive Successful Parenting Podcast Interview: What [...]
By Dan Blair, marriage counselor and family counselor I look back over my life and I think we can all say we have made major mistakes. We have weaknesses and flaws. I think about the major [...]
Photo by Monstera By Dan Blair, marriage therapist and family counselor The first half of this article reveals the anatomy of stress, and how we can respond to it. The second half applies what we [...]
Create a journal with a partner “I wish we were closer.” “I wish I knew what she was thinking.” “He should know what I want. It doesn’t do any good if I [...]
Photo by Erik Witsoe By Dan Blair, marriage therapist and family counselor One of the premises of the movie “Inside Out” is that if you can manage your emotions you can manage your [...]
Triggers are strong emotions that overwhelm our ability to listen effectively and think clearly. They are essentially emotional memories that are partly from the past and partly from the [...]
