Middle age, often defined as the years between 40 and 65, is a time of significant transition for many women. It’s a period marked by physical, emotional, and social changes, which can ripple through all aspects...
Tag - Therapy
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Deeper Level Change in Individual Therapy
People seek individual therapy for a number of reasons but usually something isn’t working for them emotionally or in their relationships. Expectations around what this process looks like can vary too. I see my...
Help for High-Conflict Couples
Having a healthy, loving and connected relationship is one of the most rewarding experiences. Couples often start out in a good place and can’t imagine things going awry. The biologically necessary attachment...
Happy 2024, I Have a Few Things for You
2023 was quite a year. There were definitely some challenges but my hope for you is that you are finding some inspiration and optimism for the New Year. LoveAndlLifeToolbox.com was about experimentation and change in...
3 Mistakes Couples Make in Relationship Counseling
Couples counseling can be a helpful tool for a myriad of issues, from significant disconnection and resentment to do a simple check-in to be sure things are going well. Stress, life changes and other circumstances can...
Happy New Year! The Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2022
As we say farewell to 2022 and glide into 2023, my hope is that no matter what is going on around you and in the world, you remember that you and your relationships are your best resources for resilience, joy, peace and...
Why Your Therapist Will Not Likely Give You Advice
Therapy is not about your therapist “fixing” you. I sometimes joke with clients that if I had a magic wand, I could wave it and their challenges would disappear! This certainly would make therapy go...
