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OLIVER DRAKEFORD THERAPY BLOG


The All New Feelings Wheel Poster for 2024
Feelings can be complex and nuanced, sometimes making it difficult to articulate exactly how we feel.The solution that came about in the...
Oliver Roberts
Feb 2, 20249 min read


Loving Hugs, Helpful Hearing, Or Hands-on Help?
How do you respond when faced with a loved one or someone you care about who is deeply upset? This individual could be a child, a...
Oliver Roberts
Jan 26, 20242 min read


The Marriage Audit 12 questions: How to Balance your Love Ledger
In the journey of a long-term relationship, couples often find themselves in familiar routines, roles, and assumptions. The love might...
Oliver Roberts
Jan 22, 20246 min read


The parenting styles chart to Understand ALL THE Parenting Types
A 'parenting style' refers to a term used by mental health professionals that encapsulates a parent's overall approach how you parent.
Oliver Roberts
Jan 17, 202412 min read


Understanding Parentification vs Adultification vs Infantilization
The main difference between Parentification and Adultification is the difference in the caregiver's intent.

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Jan 14, 202414 min read


Understanding Grief: A List Of Five Types of Loss That Cause Grief.
Here are just five of the many types of loss that can turn into grief:
Loss of a loved one
Loss of a dream
Loss of a support system
Oliver Roberts
Jan 13, 20245 min read


Why Do Teens Lie? Ten Reasons TO HELP Parents Understand TeENS THAT LIE.
Are you puzzled by your teenager's constant lies? Do you find yourself questioning their trustworthiness?
Oliver Roberts
Jan 11, 202414 min read


What is teen angst, and when should parents worry?
Teen angst is a powerful sense of unease or uncertainty about life or circumstances that shows up as moodiness, anxiety, and irritability.
Oliver Roberts
Jan 11, 202413 min read


therapy for childhood trauma in adults
Learn how childhood trauma can affect adults and discover effective therapy options to heal from these experiences. Recognize the signs of t
Oliver Roberts
Jan 7, 20244 min read


Understanding Family Functioning as Part Of Family Therapy IN Los Angeles
As a family therapist, one of the ways I try to explore what is going on in relationships and how best to help the family is to...
Oliver Roberts
Jan 5, 20247 min read


The Benefits Of Group Therapy
Let’s just get on the same page about what exactly a process group is, because you and I might have very different ideas of what a group...
Oliver Roberts
Jan 2, 20243 min read


RELATIONSHIPS & COUPLES: The unmet emotional needs worksheet
The Unmet Emotional Needs Worksheet is a walkthrough of the 6 emotional needs we have accompanied by reflective questions for you and...

Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Dec 29, 20233 min read


The Six Unmet Needs in a Romantic Relationship
Our emotional needs matter immensely. Just as unmet physical needs can lead to suffering, unmet emotional needs in a relationship can...
Oliver Roberts
Dec 28, 20236 min read


Understanding Emotions with a Printable Feelings Chart for Adults
Embracing Emotional Literacy: In our success-driven culture, emotional awareness often takes a backseat. However, understanding and...
Oliver Roberts
Dec 27, 20231 min read


How Long Does it Take to Break a Habit or Addiction: Tips & Steps
Breaking a habit or addiction is no easy feat. Whether it's overeating, smoking, or even worry and anger, we all struggle with unhealthy...
Oliver Roberts
Dec 27, 20233 min read


5 Reasons People See Me For Couples Therapy: Los Angeles
I offer couples therapy in Los Angeles, and LGBTQIA Couples Therapy and the clients I see all seek therapy for a variety of reasons, and...
Oliver Roberts
Dec 26, 20236 min read
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