by Linda Rolufs | Relationships
As therapists, our work is to support our clients in their growth and in their challenges. One of the biggest challenges that many people contend with is the tendency to try and cope with difficult emotions in ways that actually lead to more difficult emotions....
by Linda Rolufs | Relationships
Our post-menopause lives can bring lots of changes, some welcome, some unwelcome. Often some of the least welcome changes are those that affect our sexuality. The changes in our bodies and our hormone levels inevitably affect our sexual experience in some way....
by Linda Rolufs | Relationships
It’s very common for people who experienced trauma in childhood to struggle with anxiety as adults. This probably makes sense but can also be a source of frustration, confusion and self-incrimination. “It’s over.” “It’s in the past.” “That was so long ago” “Why...
by Linda Rolufs | Relationships
Surprisingly, if you are struggling with anxiety, or even an anxiety disorder, such as OCD, generalized anxiety, panic, etc., as hard as this is to believe, it’s not really the anxiety that’s the problem. It’s the intolerance of anxiety that’s causing the problems....
by Linda Rolufs | Relationships
By far the most common concern that my clients who struggle with significant anxiety, obsessions and compulsions bring to the first session is the question. “Am I going crazy?” (“Am I having a nervous breakdown?” is a close second). My answer is always a clear,...