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7 Relationship Conversations for the Next COVID Challenges

June 7, 2020 by Dr. Gary Brown

COVID, relationship conversations, couples communication, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

So far, you’ve made it through quarantining together. Congratulations. Hopefully you both have taken the time to acknowledge that you faced adversity together and you’re coming out on the other side. Being together at home for that amount of time and sharing your space is no easy feat and you should be proud of your relationship ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: communication, community, conversations, coping, coronavirus, couples communication, COVID, fears, freedom, gratitude, kindness, living together, quarantine, relationship conversations, relationships, self care, stress

Coping with the Holiday Season When You’re Feeling Down

December 8, 2019 by Dr. Gary Brown

coping, holiday blues, depression, family therapy, individual therapy, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

Holiday parties every weekend, traveling long distances, decorating your home. Christmas lists from the kids to Santa, Hanukkah presents for eight nights, extra time with extended family. Colder, winter weather (well, as cold as it can get in Southern California!) and endless sweet treats when we’re trying to follow a healthier eating ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, break up, Christmas, coping, depression, divorce, grieving, Hanukkah, holidays, loss, sad, seasonal affect disorder, Thanksgiving

You Don’t Have to Go Home for the Holidays: How to Keep Your Sanity in Check When You Come from a Toxic Family

December 11, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

home for the holidays, toxic relationship, family, holidays, depression, anxiety, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

  You may cringe every time you hear Andy Williams sing the classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” You’re not a Grinch if you feel this way. You just may be dreading going home for the holidays. If you come from a toxic or abusive family, the feeling of obligation to spend time with them over the holidays can be enough to ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, coping, coping with the holidays, family, holidays, home for the holidays, self care, stress, toxic relationship

Navigating Difficult Times: 7 Practical Tips to Help You Cope [updated]

October 5, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, fear

    What’s happening? Recent violent events in the news have caused concern for almost everyone I know, and certainly myself. We live in difficult times and events locally, nationally, and internationally seem to be occurring with increasing regularity. So many of us are feeling the impact. Within the last two months alone, ...read more

Filed Under: General counseling Tagged With: anxiety, coping, coping strategies, disasters, fear, gunman, hurricane, las vegas, mass shooting, Navigating Difficult times, shooter, stress, terrorist attack, tragedy

Having A Baby – Part 4: 12 Tips To Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born

August 1, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy

You’re exhausted, you’re not having sex (that may be the last thing on a new mother’s mind) and emotions vacillate wildly. Is this the blissful time you were expecting? And what about you, new dad?  How is your life changing now that you are a parent?  What do you need? If you’re concerned that you’re not yourself or feeling that maybe you’re ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: alone time, ask for help, baby, coping, date night, divorce, family, grace, gratitude, intention, intercourse, laugh, love language, loving kindness, make requests, marriage, me time, parenting, patience, perfection, relationship, sex, support

Guidance from Gary:

"People who learn to settle for more are truly grateful for what they already have...and expand from there."

- Gary

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