When Kids Call the Shots

Stress

5 Signs You Create Anxiety and Stress in Your Relationships

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on November 8, 2024

Are you stressing your partner out? Here are five steps you can take to bring you both relief.

Are you stressing your partner out? Here are five steps you can take to bring you both relief.

Relationships

5 Ways to Break Negative Romantic Tendency and Find True Love

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 28, 2024

Isn't it time for a relationship breakthrough?

Isn't it time for a relationship breakthrough?

Relationships

Why You Loved Your First Car

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 9, 2024

Loved your first car? Here’s the psychology that explains why.

Loved your first car? Here’s the psychology that explains why.

Animal Behavior

5 Reasons The Death of Your Cat or Dog Can Be So Devastating 

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 1, 2024

What makes a family's cat or dog's death so painful?

What makes a family's cat or dog's death so painful?

Relationships

3 Personality Traits That Can Doom a Romantic Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on September 1, 2024

Will romance burn brightly or burn out? These traits can tell.

Will romance burn brightly or burn out? These traits can tell.

Gratitude

The Personality Trait That Predicts Happiness

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on August 15, 2024

Happiness may be easier to achieve than you think.

Happiness may be easier to achieve than you think.

Relationships

The Open Relationship Contract: 3 Keys to Success 

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on August 13, 2024

Do open relationships really work? There are three guidelines to consider.

Do open relationships really work? There are three guidelines to consider.

Parenting

5 Warning Signs Parents Are Raising Entitled Children

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on July 8, 2024

Why are entitled children everywhere?

Why are entitled children everywhere?

Shame

Do You Have a “Shame Demon” on Your Shoulder?

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on June 10, 2024

Shame destroys happiness; here’s how to set yourself free.

Shame destroys happiness; here’s how to set yourself free.

Trauma

3 Signs You May Have Unprocessed Trauma

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on May 1, 2024

Not all trauma can heal, but it doesn’t have to control you.

Not all trauma can heal, but it doesn’t have to control you.

Relationships

5 Compassionate Conflict Skills That Can Save Your Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 15, 2024

How to avoid letting conflict derail your relationship.

How to avoid letting conflict derail your relationship.

Happiness

5 Essential Healthy Habits for a Happier Life

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 1, 2024

How to cultivate daily happiness habits.

How to cultivate daily happiness habits.

Depression

Is There a Hidden Message in Your Depression?

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on March 18, 2024

Instead of pushing away sadness and depression, it may be more beneficial to listen to them.

Instead of pushing away sadness and depression, it may be more beneficial to listen to them.

Happiness

5 Shortcuts for a Happier Life

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on March 8, 2024

How to jumpstart your happiness.

How to jumpstart your happiness.

Dreaming

5 Types of Dreams and Their Secret Messages

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on February 23, 2024

Every dream delivers a secret message. Apply these tools to find out what yours mean.

Every dream delivers a secret message. Apply these tools to find out what yours mean.

Anxiety

How Stress-Dumping Can Threaten a Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on February 6, 2024

5 ways to relieve free-floating anxiety and stop stress-dumping on your friends.

5 ways to relieve free-floating anxiety and stop stress-dumping on your friends.

Therapy

Why Therapy May Be Less Likely to Help Some People

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on January 16, 2024

3 types of people who may be less likely to benefit from talk therapy and 3 types who may benefit most.

3 types of people who may be less likely to benefit from talk therapy and 3 types who may benefit most.

Family Dynamics

Family Conflict May Increase on Holidays for 3 Key Reasons

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 19, 2023

7 tips for defusing tension and having fun.

7 tips for defusing tension and having fun.

Anger

4 Tools to Stop Your Anger From Ruining Your Relationships

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 12, 2023

Anger can be a positive or negative force. The choice is up to you.

Anger can be a positive or negative force. The choice is up to you.

Identity

Identity and Mentorship in the Barbershop 

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 5, 2023

The Black barbershop offers a rich tapestry of conversations, insights, and a safe space for Black youth.

The Black barbershop offers a rich tapestry of conversations, insights, and a safe space for Black youth.