Blog Posts by Joan Bruce

Look Forward to The New Year and Leave Your Regrets Behind!

Taking short glances back in life are one thing, but remaining in past occurrences—often filled with discontentment and sorrow—can become detrimental to one’s future outlook.” Regretful points to ponder Regrets leave us feeling stuck—or heartsick—over the past. I know I’m in regret when I consistently think, It shouldn’t have been this way! Regrets might be about my…

Fixing the Faults of Perfectionism

Are you someone known for nitpicking details before others are “allowed” to see the end product? Do you cringe when you think your product (birthday cake, office or home decor, presentation at work, etc..) is not absolutely perfect? If so, you may be suffering from perfectionistic tendencies. What exactly is perfectionism? Perfectionism is a common…

Relationship Rescue for the New Year Ahead

Relationships can bring great joy or much heartache depending on our interactions. However, there are a few simple principles for improving communication and overall satisfaction in our association with others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I often see common sticking points between dissatisfied parties. So, I want to give you a few suggestions as…