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As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I am passionate about spreading mental health awareness and promoting positive and healthy relationships. When I was asked to write an article about dating or being in a relationship with someone experiencing depression, I was really excited about the opportunity because depression is so common (unfortunately!) and while depression may …
Can you imagine yourself in a healthy and happy relationship or do you find yourself avoiding the answer? If you are looking for a loving relationship, but find it easier to picture your future without one, this article is for you. Click here to read the full article, including four strategies to connect with your …
Flawed thinking and the desire for perfection may leave you feeling unsatisfied with yourself and with your partners. On the other hand, self-acceptance is the means to achieving a happy life just as acceptance of your partner is the path to relationship satisfaction. Turning your dates and partners into projects is a roadblock to love. Click …
Getting over a guy you are interested in but never dated may feel just as painfully overwhelming as getting over an ex. The grief process can be difficult, especially if you are not sure how he fits into your life or if you are close friends. Click here to read the full article, featuring advice on how …
While texting has become a primary method of connection and communication in many potential or new relationships, an overreliance on text messages can be problematic for your dating and relationship life. Trends on texting and dating intrigue me and prompted this piece I wrote for eHarmony. Click here to learn about two major problems associated with too much …
My last article discussed five signs that you are not an available dater. These signs include: 1. You’re not interested in partners who treat you right 2. You’re a serial dater 3. Your words don’t match your actions 4. You’re too busy with everything else 5. You refuse to mentally let your guard down If …
I hope you will check out my latest dating and relationship advice for eHarmony. Click here to examine your thoughts around dating and to learn how to date in a more positive way without letting the past or fear-based thinking bring you down. Enjoy and Happy Thursday, Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC www.racheldack.com Welcome to …
If you are not open to love, it can’t exist in your life. All too often my single clients buy into cognitive distortions and engage in behaviors that they believe bring them closer to love or protect them from getting hurt, but really these thoughts, feelings and actions just hinder their ability to connect and …
I hope you will check out my article on tips for teens about healthy relationships, which features guidelines for healthy relationships and healthy expectations. It also discusses how to identify red flags and warning signs of unhealthy, toxic or abusive relationships, how to navigate dating and breakups, and how to increase self-esteem and self-care strategies. …
My last article discussed 6 common causes of relationship anxiety. In case you missed it, you can read it here. While relationship anxiety can be a natural part of relationships, it can be overwhelming, confusing and difficult to decipher. Part 2 focuses on how to manage and work through relationship anxiety and how to tell when …
Happy Friday! I am very excited and grateful to be featured on Corey Allen’s Simple Marriage website and to share ideas on improving the quality of our loving relationships. I am a huge advocate for using a proactive and empowered approach to better ourselves, our lives and our relationships. I hope you enjoy my latest advice on creating …
Do you have a harsh inner critic? Do you speak negatively to yourself? Do you constantly put yourself down? If any of these questions resonate with you, I hope you will check out my interview in Mind + Body Magazine on how to silence your inner bully and insecurities! Click here or scroll to page 62-63 …
Happy Friday! I hope you will click here to read my latest article featured on eHarmony. It focuses on how our relationships serve as mirrors, how to avoid letting the past (and old childhood and relationship wounds) dictate the present and future and five ways to enhance your self-esteem for greater happiness and love. Take care, …
Many of my single coaching and psychotherapy clients report feeling frustrated, among other emotions, about being single, especially when they feel as though they are putting great effort into finding a partner with little success. My clients have inspired me to write an article about five common reasons why single adults stay single or have trouble …
It is an honor to contribute to Power Up Living, a website designed to support you in gaining more freedom, flexibility and fun in life and business. My article offers advice on managing the important relationships in your life and includes five key strategies for a happy and healthy dating life, social life, family life …
I so love the idea of treating yourself with love, compassion, nurturance and kindness, as well as not waiting for anyone (especially a partner) to do this for you. This brings me to the idea of ‘dating’ yourself, which is a fun exercise and exploration process that I suggest to clients who are newly single …