Julie ShaferHolding a Grudge vs Setting BoundariesRecently, the teenage daughter of a client of mine accused her mother of holding a grudge against her grandmother (my client’s mother). My…·4 min read·1 day ago----
Julie ShaferAre you in a Blame Game | Overcoming the Blame Cycle in RelationshipsI have a client who fights with his wife A LOT. And, neither one of them seems to be able to stop the fights.·3 min read·May 4, 2024----
Julie Shafer5 Ways Human Nature Makes Change HardHow human nature trips us up when we try to change a habit and what to do about it.·3 min read·Mar 11, 2022--1--1
Julie ShaferHow to Make Resolutions Easier to KeepThe hopefulness a person feels when they set an intention to make a change is really a love affair with the potential of what could be.·3 min read·Jan 1, 2022----
Julie ShaferThe problem with self-helpSelf-help is great when it is helpful, but becomes a problem if you fail to keep up with advice and use your failure as evidence…·3 min read·Oct 31, 2021----
Julie ShaferCould being curious help your relationship?Child’s play is something anyone can do, and yet usually, only children do it. We equate child’s play with something simple and easy…·4 min read·Jul 13, 2021----
Julie ShaferWomen of the MayflowerMarch 1st marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. It also prompted me to think about the history of women in the founding of this…·3 min read·Mar 8, 2021----
Julie ShaferTwo Easy Suggestions for Making Valentine’s Day SpecialMany people dismiss Valentine’s Day as a Hallmark holiday. But, let’s think about this for a minute. It’s a lot more than just a…·4 min read·Feb 19, 2021----
Julie ShaferOne Thing That Makes it Hard to Avoid Toxic RelationshipsEveryone I’ve worked with who finds themselves in a toxic relationship has problems with setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. It’s…·4 min read·Oct 22, 2020----
Julie ShaferThe one thing that can break the ice after a fightHave you ever been arguing with your partner or family member and realized you didn’t want to be fighting? You wanted to stop but you…·2 min read·Sep 30, 2020----