Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Every field of study has its own language and acronyms to refer to concepts, theories and practice. To offer transparency around the terms you may hear about in the counseling field, the coming newsletters will explore different therapeutic modalities that you may be...
Surviving Hurricane Season

Surviving Hurricane Season

As a native Floridian, I am not new to hurricanes. In 2004, Hurricane Charley totaled my car and Hurricane Francis destroyed my home. I have been without power on numerous occasions and even showered at the gym. In 2022, Hurricane Ian flooded my property resulting in...
Ovulation, Procreation, and Expectation, Oh My!

Ovulation, Procreation, and Expectation, Oh My!

As reproductive beings, we all have a reproductive journey. Some of us choose to never reproduce and the journey ends. Some of us choose to have one or more children and some of us choose to reproduce but are unable to for reasons beyond control. When a couple decides...
Learning to Play with Yourself

Learning to Play with Yourself

You have likely noticed that Togetherness Times addresses one topic every month and explores this topic from multiple angles. When I asked my daughter what she thought I should write about for the month of April, she sat quiet for a moment and then stated, “How about...
Learning to Play with Your Partner

Learning to Play with Your Partner

If you are in a partner relationship, can you recall the story of your first date? Where did you go and what did you do? How did you feel on your date? Were you nervous, excited, guarded, or curious? Once you got past the first date, what sort of things did you and...