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Ask Yourself, “How Am I a Match to This?”
When life doesn’t go our way, it’s easy to look for someone or something else to blame. In fact, it’s human nature. Psychologists call...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
12 hours ago1 min read


Experience the Power of Awe
When was the last time you felt a moment of awe? Maybe it was gazing up at the vastness of the universe, watching a murmuration of...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Apr 271 min read


The Mental Health Benefits of Spirituality
Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child , has spent decades researching the links between spirituality,...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Apr 202 min read


Learn the Hidden Cost of Multitasking
Have you bought into the idea that multitasking is a requirement for a productive life? Do you find yourself on a Zoom call, replying to...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Apr 132 min read


Sink Into the Soul Space
We live in a culture where reason and rational thought are elevated above all else. Critical thinking, logic, and objectivity are held...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Apr 62 min read


Daydream
Daydream. Daydreaming offers a chance to believe that your desires are possible. Daydream. Daydream often. When we first have desires...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Mar 301 min read


Make Sure You Get the Right Kind of Rest
When my clients (or kids) start feeling overwhelmed, the first thing I ask about is sleep. We all know how essential sleep is for our...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Mar 232 min read


Know the Formula for Repair
Conflict happens–even in the best of relationships. We lose our cool, say things we regret, and end up wishing we could rewind and do...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Mar 162 min read


Trust Your Gut
Since I bring resilience training into middle and high schools, people often ask me: "What's the most important resilience skill we can...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Mar 91 min read


Notice the Patterns and Believe Them
A 17-year-old client recently shared how she finally got over her ex. She said she saw a quote on TikTok that changed everything: Notice...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Mar 22 min read


Learn the Secret to Setting Boundaries
One of the biggest struggles my clients face is setting boundaries. They know they need stronger boundaries—with their children, spouses,...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Feb 232 min read


Take Note of the Factors That Lift You Out of Low Times
Life is full of ups and downs. If you mapped your emotional highs and lows over time, the line would inevitably be wavy. The good news is...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Feb 162 min read


Forgive Yourself
As people progress through therapy, there is often a moment when I ask them if they are ready to forgive themselves. I have never had...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Feb 91 min read


Set Weekly “Check-Ins” for Your Relationships
If I could give just one piece of advice as a marriage and family therapist, it would be this: set aside a few minutes each week to check...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 262 min read


Diagram Your Conflict Pattern
If you think about it, you’ll likely notice that each of your relationships has a predictable pattern of communication during conflict....
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 192 min read


Don’t Get Caught in the “I’ll Be Happy When” Trap
It’s easy to do… Get so fixated on the things we want and need to have a higher quality of life that we start to believe we can’t be...
Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 121 min read
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