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the FeelinGS Wheel PDF: Enhancing Emotional intelligence
The Feeling Wheel PDF is a breakthrough tool for gaining insight into your emotions. Get a free download in this post

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Jun 1, 20249 min read


Enmeshment in Marriage and Couples Therapy: Differentiation of Self:
In this blog post, we will explore the concepts of differentiation of self and enmeshment in marriage and rcouples therapy. I’m a...

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
May 31, 202412 min read


Gay Relationship Advice: Navigating Age-Gap Relationships
I’ve been an LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist for nearly ten years, and quite often, the topic of age differences comes up with my single...
Oliver Roberts
May 29, 202410 min read


Top 5 Tools For Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills
These are my Top 5 Tools For Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills. We all kind of know what Emotional intelligence (EQ) is -...
Oliver Roberts
May 28, 202411 min read


Thoughts on Psychoanalytic Theory and Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety and How Psychodynamic Therapy Can Help Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people...
Oliver Roberts
May 22, 20247 min read


The 5 Stages of a Relationship And What To Do About Them
Understanding the 5 Stages of a Relationship Have you ever wondered why the honeymoon phase in a relationship feels so magical but...
Oliver Roberts
May 20, 20248 min read


Taking the Toxic Family Test: Understand Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
a 'toxic family environment is where the interactions and dynamics between members are harmful, negative and dysfunctional

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Apr 30, 20246 min read


The Importance Of Dealing with Resistance in Group Therapy
Our job as therapists or is not necessarily about managing resistance; our job is actually to help uncover and work through them

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Apr 29, 20248 min read


Under and Overfunctioning in Relationships: A Bowen Family Systems Approach
In over and under-functioning relationships, it's as if the over-functioning couple takes on all the chronic anxiety of the relationship

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Apr 24, 20246 min read


Differentiation: Why and How to Focus on Yourself in a Relationship
'How to focus on yourself in a relationship' is a theme I see frequently in my private practice as a marriage and family therapist. I...
Oliver Roberts
Apr 16, 202411 min read


Pursuer Distancer Syndrome: The Hidden Factor Ruining Relationships You Need to Know!
Understanding the pursuer distancer dynamic is easier through the lens of family systems theory, which as a family therapist in Los...
Oliver Roberts
Mar 27, 20247 min read


The Active Listening Worksheet - A Guide and Experiential Activity.
One of the first skills we learn in therapy school is 'how to listen to a client' in a way that communicates that we are trying our...
Oliver Roberts
Mar 16, 20247 min read


Do We Need Couples Therapy? The Quiz For Couples in Los Angeles
If you're debating couples counseling, consider taking the 'do we need couples therapy' quiz. It might make things really clear for you.
Oliver Roberts
Feb 24, 20246 min read


What Is Group Process - How to run a process group
What is a process group? A process group consists of six to eight people who are generally looking to enhance and improve relationships...
Oliver Roberts
Feb 21, 20247 min read


50 Premarital Counseling Questions & How To Create More
Here are 50 questions to ask your future spouse and the link to the ChatGPT to make even more

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Feb 18, 20247 min read


The ultimate therapy check-in questions pdf
Therapy Check-In Questions are fundamental to sessions yet are often overlooked in the realm of therapy. That being said, I'm hesitant to...
Oliver Roberts
Feb 12, 20247 min read


How to Tell If You're Neurodivergent: Signs and Symptoms
Understanding Neurodivergence: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit out of sync with those around...
Oliver Roberts
Feb 12, 20248 min read


Finding the Right Therapist: West Hollywood, CA
If you're considering therapy in West Hollywood, you're taking a significant step toward your mental health goals. However, with with so...
Oliver Roberts
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Cognitive Distortions FOR Teens: Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns
Cognitive Distortions are patterns of thinking that can distort reality, impacting anyone's perception of the world and themselves.

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Feb 3, 20249 min read


Understanding The Window of Tolerance PDF & worksheet
Your window of tolerance refers to your ability to balance and regulate emotional highs and lows. It's like the emotional comfort zone...
Oliver Roberts
Feb 3, 20245 min read
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