Jen Zajac Therapy

05/10/2017

What type of s*x do you have in your relationship? Does it reflect how close or distant you are to your partner?

http://www.drsuejohnson.com/the-three-kinds-of-s*x/

The Three Kinds of S*x By Dr. Sue Johnson, Author of Hold Me Tight S*x often draws us into a relationship and then helps keep it alive. But what is

04/22/2017

A good read- we all experience sadness, but our culture can be quick to dismiss "negative" emotions. Denying yourself expression of this emotion may not only be unhealthy, but also can cause us to miss an important opportunity to heal, learn, and grow.

It’s never fun, but over the course of a lifetime, sadness visits us all. What if instead of resisting, you could welcome it in and listen to what it has to say?

04/18/2017

It's inevitable to encounter conflict at some point in your relationship- but how do you approach it? What makes it worse?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/close-encounters/201704/10-tips-solving-relationship-conflicts

These research-backed tips can make your conflict discussions more constructive.

03/30/2017

Affairs affect more couples than you might think- Do you think it is possible to recover from an affair? This article from Psychology Today describes specific steps necessary to rebuild a relationship.


https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201111/recovery-affair

S*xual infidelity can destroy a marriage—or lead to major marriage improvements.

03/10/2017

Lean into emotion!

Want to Feel Closer? How You Respond To Common Conversational Cues Can Make All The Difference

03/03/2017

I love this video! The role of empathy in relationships and how it builds connection

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

02/28/2017

The last few months have been rough for a lot of us. These are some simple and easy tips for making things more positive.

This past week has been brutal, in terms of what has been coming across my newsfeed. And 2016 wasn't exactly a picnic either. So lately I've been thinking a lot about the mental health impact of a steady avalanche of Really Bad News. Many of us (myself included) deal with mental health chall

02/07/2017

Here's an idea to get the kids talking! Have you tried this?


https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/09/27/want-your-kids-to-tell-you-about-their-day-instead-of-asking-questions-try-this/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.9fdcaeb94225

My daughter is interested in unveiling the mystery of what I do when I’m not with her.

01/22/2017

I saw this post on a friend's timeline, and thought it would be great to share with all the parents out there =)

01/13/2017

I'm so excited to announce I'll be a presenter at the upcoming Coronado Parenting Conference on Jan 28th! Please share this valuable resource- tickets are available at www.CoronadoSAFE.org.

01/08/2017

Happy New Year! I am excited to announce that my status has changed from "MFT Intern" to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My private practice location has not changed. If you know of anyone who could benefit from my services, I have a few weekday evening spots currently open. Thank you, and best wishes to a happy and healthy 2017!