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...
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OLIVER DRAKEFORD THERAPY BLOG
Oliver Roberts
Mar 277 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Mar 167 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 246 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.
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 217 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...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Feb 187 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
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 127 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 128 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 54 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...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Feb 39 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.
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 35 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Feb 29 min read
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...
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 262 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 226 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...
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 1712 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.
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Jan 1414 min read
Understanding Parentification vs Adultification vs Infantilization
The main difference between Parentification and Adultification is the difference in the caregiver's intent.
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 135 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
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 1114 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?
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 1113 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.
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Oliver Roberts
Jan 74 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
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