The SC Blog: New Essays every Month
All essays found here were written by Starobin Counseling staff.
Intelligence? Lots, and none of it’s artificial!
Three Counterintuitive Steps to Heal Resentment and Reconnect
Is resentment ruining your marriage without you even knowing it? Discover the hidden signs of emotional disconnection, why communication tips don’t work when resentment builds, and three powerful steps to rebuild intimacy, trust, and lasting connection in your relationship.
Toxic Positivity: When ‘Good Vibes Only’ Goes Bad
Not every situation needs a silver lining or 'good vibes only.' Sometimes, life just sucks, and that’s okay. This blog explores why toxic positivity invalidates real emotions, the power of gratitude and dialectics, and how embracing the messy, full spectrum of feelings is where real healing begins.
Holiday-ing and Other Challenges: A How-To Guide
Starobin Counseling’s Executive Assistant isn’t a therapist, but she’s been there & done that as a parent in a neurodivergent family. Read Robin’s Holidaying and Other Challenges: A How-To Guide for a reminder that this feels hard because it IS hard…and tiny steps might make it a tiny bit easier.
Break the Cycle of Parenting Burnout
Parenting burnout is a common challenge. Sacrificing what you (and your relationship) need in order to be a “good parent” can feel necessary in these unprecedented times. LCMFT Rikia Ancar offers practical strategies you can use to reduce burnout and increase harmony at home.
“How Do You Take a Break From Life?” — Coping with Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout is a real, distressing, and exhausting experience that many autistic people face throughout their lives. Read on to learn more about autistic burnout, what separates it from "regular" burnout, and how to recover.