6 Ways Your Ego Is Silently Ruining Your Relationship No matter who we are or how we identify, we all bring a sense of self into our relationships. This "ego" isn't inherently negative—it's part of being human and building our unique identity. But when ego overshadows...
Flirting: Harmless Fun or Relationship Risk? By Debra Feinberg, LCSW, Robert Jenkins, LCSW (Reviewed by Senior Level Therapists) Flirting can be a playful and lighthearted way to connect with others, but it is not without its challenges. While often seen as...
7 Things to Never Say to Someone Who is Struggling It's natural for us to want to provide comfort and support when someone we care about is going through a difficult time. However, there are certain things that we say with good intentions that can actually cause more...
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? As we have discussed in the previous sections, being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is not a negative trait. In fact, it is a natural and normal phenomenon that affects approximately 20% of the population. Understanding and...
Dealing with Family Problems Involving Adult Children Navigating the complexities of family dynamics can be one of life's greatest challenges, especially for parents with adult children. Relationships that have evolved through childhood and adolescence can face...
Are You a People Pleaser ? 5 Ways People Pleasing is Detrimental to Your Well-being In our intricate dance of human interaction, the steps of people-pleasing are often executed with grace and without much thought. From saying 'yes' when our time or resources...
The Many Benefits of Mindfulness How Practicing Mindfulness Can Transform Your Life & Relationships Mindfulness is like a form of mental training that helps us to be fully present and aware of our thoughts, emotions, and sensations in the present moment. It allows...
Need Parenting Help ? How to Accept and Help a Struggling Child Parenting is not an easy task, especially when your child is struggling with something. Whether it's academic difficulties, social issues, or mental health problems, it can be challenging to know...
9 Advantages of Being SingleHow to Embrace Being SingleEmbrace the Advantages of Being Single There are many advantages to being single even though many singles feel the pressure around being in a relationship. There are, however, many advantages to being single. Here...
Find Hope and Healing: Your Guide to Black Female Therapist in NJ At Maplewood Counseling, we provide inclusive care for people of all races, cultures, and backgrounds, including interfaith, interracial, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and blended families. Our therapists...