Lorie Dorholt Tandy, MS, LPC

04/25/2026

04/18/2026

When you stop doubting yourself, you get a chance to see what you’re capable of...

04/17/2026

Gottman identified contempt as the single strongest predictor of relationship breakdown. Not conflict. Not anger. Contempt.

The difference is the target. Healthy anger is directed at a behaviour. Contempt is directed at the person. That distinction is everything.

Save this and share it with someone who needs to see the difference.

04/16/2026

Self-awareness without behaviour change is a more sophisticated way of staying exactly where you are. It can feel like growth because the language is new. The pattern underneath it is not.

Actual healing is almost always less articulate and more behavioural. The person genuinely doing it has more to show and less to say.

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04/04/2026

We all share a need for meaningful relationships but building them isn't always easy. Why do some people seem to have it all figured out, while others struggle? These are their secrets.

03/29/2026

03/11/2026

Here's a reminder that your mental health and well-being deserves consistent care, not just when you’re feeling overwhelmed.