by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Effectively Parenting Teens
Today’s teens are stressed. It doesn’t matter if they come from privileged environments or harsh deprivation – an adolescent’s world is confusing, and often filled with mixed messages about what is “proper” behavior and what is out...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog
The week of June 15th, 2021, was the time when California state officials were pulling lottery tickets to see who won for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some tickets were for $50,000 and a few lucky winners would receive over one million. Being an optimist, I spent a...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | May 24, 2021 | Blog
Procrastination your time has come, If it’s on the list we get it done, No matter my mood, I’ve made up my mind feeling accomplished is sublime. Break steps down into doable parts, It doesn’t matter how you feel, it’s important you start Trust...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | May 12, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, The Art of Communication
Disagreements often pose challenges in relationships. Many partners and spouses often avoid expressing their true thoughts and feelings during a disagreement because they don’t want to engage in a conflict. This “conflict avoidance” is very common,...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, The Art of Communication
Summary In this article you will learn how to develop communication skills that can help create amazing relationships. We’ll discuss the meaning of communication, and we’ll look at six important skills that contribute to the art of effective communication,...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, The Art of Communication
Do you feel the need to get even with your spouse? Do you hold back your feelings and just sit on them when you’re upset? Do people get angry at you, and you don’t always know why? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be struggling with...
