Mindfulness Practices for Cultivating Love and Connection on Valentine’s Day

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Feb 8, 2024 | couples, couples counseling, holiday, love, marriage

Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, romantic dinners, and extravagant gifts. However, amidst the flurry of roses and chocolates, it’s essential to remember that the true essence of this day lies in fostering love and connection, not...

Love is in the air! How to make the most out of Valentine’s Day!

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Feb 3, 2023 | couples, couples counseling, holiday, love, marriage

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion celebrated by lovers all over the world. It is a day dedicated to expressing love, affection, and appreciation to your significant other. The holiday has its roots in ancient Rome, where a festival called Lupercalia was held...

Managing the Generation Gap and Fear

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Dec 16, 2022 | Blog, family, generation, holiday

What is the generation gap? The generation gap is simply defined as a difference in values and attitudes between one generation and another. The generation gap helps explain why older and younger people or individuals from different generations have a hard time...

Politics, Covid, and Turkey… oh my!

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Oct 26, 2022 | coronavirus, fall, family, holiday

The holiday season is here, which means spending time and catching up with our loved ones. For many, this is a time to talk about what is in the latest news or to discuss politics. It is more than common to have families who hold different opinions, beliefs, and...

How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jan 25, 2018 | anxiety, Blog, focus, holiday

Guest blogger and associate Maxcy Dancy shares tips on how to keep your New Years Resolution. How many New Year’s resolutions have you made over the years and how many have you actually accomplished? Are you like so many of us who start the year off being super...

Post Holiday Hangover

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, holiday

[heading animation=”” color=”” type=”1″ align=”left”]Post Holiday Hangover[/heading] Hangover can be defined as {a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol or a thing that has...