As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. While regularly dating your partner will not solve

We all know that sleep is important, but have you ever wondered why? In "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams," scientist and sleep researcher Matthew Walker details why sleep is so vital for us--and the devastating impact not getting enough sleep can have on our lives. In our fast-paced society that too often views sleep as weakness, it is necessary for us to be aware of just how consequential the amount and quality of sleep we are getting is. Although much

This morning, I had the honor of presenting about healing trauma in children and adolescents at Cypress Creek Hospital. I love working with children and teens from hard places and their families to teach them the practical skills they need to heal past wounds and thrive as they grow. We focused on some really great research from The Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development on how to understand and help heal trauma in children. If you have any questions about counseling, ar