by Advantage Counseling | May 27, 2025 | Blog
Something that has felt compelling over the last couple of years wading into relational theory has been the value placed on conversational candor. I’ll attempt to describe what I mean by conversational candor in connection to relating to another: A willingness...
by Advantage Counseling | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog
The RPT program begins and ends with retreats where cohorts spend the weekend to train and connect with each other. As we settled into our chairs, Tingshas chimes sounded, and we began. But shortly after introductions, we began in a very different way. The trainers...
by Advantage Counseling | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog
I’ll Go First Since an ethic of my monthly newsletter is for us as therapists to “go first” in regards to sharing our experience with our clients, I feel it is fitting to share my path into relational theory and practice. The Early Years: A Childhood Rooted in...
by Advantage Counseling | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog
Let me just start by saying, pickleball is SO FUN! I started playing around the time COVID-19 emerged, and I haven’t stopped since. One of the most beautiful aspects of pickleball is the seamless combination of slower, patterned “dinking” (softer, thoughtful shots at...
by Advantage Counseling | Jan 24, 2025 | Blog
Last month, I discussed the importance of making space for your own experiences while working with clients, touching on the foundational framework of Relational Psychodynamic Therapy (RPT). We ended the last article with a general framework of how I practice RPT:...
by Advantage Counseling | Dec 24, 2024 | Blog
Recently, my good friend and colleague Andrew Bell (Andrew J. Bell Counseling) introduced me to the world of whiskey—bourbon, Scotch, and beyond. What started as a simple exploration of flavors quickly became something deeper for me. Dipping my toes into whiskey...
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