by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jan 23, 2024 | Blog, Building Relationships
Are you feeling stuck in a one-sided relationship, unsure of how to navigate the complexities of overgiving? Let Emerson’s journey be your guide. As a seasoned relationship therapist in Los Gatos, I have witnessed transformative stories, and Emerson’s...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog, Building Relationships, Relationship Counseling
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sad, mad, scared, excited, and joyful, right? Wrong! Most think they do, and that’s the problem. They THINK about their emotions rather than FEEL them. This is a leading cause of relationship issues. People who are out of touch...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog, Building Relationships, The Art of Communication
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Mindfulness involves far more than your typical cross-legged meditation practice; it’s a way...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Sep 17, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships, The Art of Communication
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sad, mad, scared, excited, and joyful, right? Wrong! Most think they do, and that’s the problem. They THINK their emotions rather than FEEL them. This is a leading cause of relationship issues. People who are out of touch with...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Sep 17, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships, Effectively Parenting Teens, The Art of Communication
Teens and college students are hurting. In addition to traditional stressors that have plagued teens for generations (dating, grades, substance abuse), today’s young people have the added anxieties about getting into (and paying for) college, finding a job, and...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships
1. MAKE EXERCISE A HABIT FOR LIFE. Find something you like (or at least don’t hate) and commit to doing it for six weeks. Start where you are. Can’t run a mile? Walk a mile. Or a half mile. Too self-conscious to join a gym? Download a free beginner fitness app or...