Are you surprised to learn the following divorce statistics: First marriage: 50% divorce rate, second marriage: 67% divorce rate, third marriage: 74% divorce rate! Why do divorce rates increase rather than decrease after the first marriage? Perhaps you get more comfortable with divorce after you initially “break the taboo” by ending the first marriage. It’s easier to… CONTINUE
Welcome to Plano Whole Life Counseling – A Letter from Psychologist Dr. Heather Robbins
Hello, and welcome to Plano Whole Life Counseling! That’s right! Dallas Whole Life Counseling is bringing counseling and psychology services to a new satellite office in North Plano, conveniently located near the Tollway and Legacy. What We Offer the Plano Community Easier access to a team of psychologists and counselors with wide range of… CONTINUE
Letting Go Of Anxiety through Meditation
Obviously, such an instruction leaves you thinking about exactly one thing: a polar bear. Anxiety Works Like This… Trying not to worry about something tends to have the opposite effect. Suppose you have anxiety about an upcoming meeting at work. So you’re driving to work, frantically telling yourself not to think about that meeting. Or you’re trying positive… CONTINUE
3 Important Things to Know About Depression
1. What are the Symptoms of Depression? I say that going through life depressed is like going through life with the flu only imagine that you’ve had the flu for so long that you forgot what it is to not have the flu. Sometimes individuals have been depressed since childhood and this is all they… CONTINUE
Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, Coach – What IS the difference?
We know you’ve run across many names when it comes to the mental health profession like psychologist, therapist or counselor, and maybe you didn’t think twice about it. However, once you start looking for the right fit for yourself or a loved one it is easy to get caught up in all the names and… CONTINUE
Meet Licensed Plano Psychologist Heather Robbins
Meet Psychologist Dr. Heather Robbins Dr. Robbins is a licensed psychologist and co-owner of Plano Whole Life Counseling and Dallas Whole Life Counseling. She is known for her genuine warmth and compassion, while also holding firm boundaries with her clients and expecting them to fully engage in the process. Specialties Offering services in both… CONTINUE
Relationship Quicksand: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Should I stay in this relationship or is it time to go? When you’re in a relationship and you ask yourself whether it is time to stay or go then you have encountered fundamental challenges in that relationship. Do these challenges indicate you simply need to work harder? Is it a sign that it’s time… CONTINUE
The Research Is In: 3 Factors for a Cheating Spouse
In general, men are more likely than women to cheat: 20% of men and 13% of women reported that they’ve had sex with someone other than their spouse while married, according to data from the recent General Social Survey(GSS). Over the last 20 years, the proportion of Americans who say they have ever cheated on… CONTINUE
Recognizing Depression in Your Internal Conversations with Yourself
Did you know that most people struggling with depression tend to engage in negative self-talk with themselves? It’s a tired old record, but it’s the typical soundtrack of depression. What do I mean? Have you ever found yourself thinking… I always screw things up, so I’m sure this time will be no different. If she’s… CONTINUE
Creating Family Stunt Doubles in Adult Relationships
Romantic relationships are shaped by family history Sometimes in seemingly crazy-making ways. Suppose your mother is a talented cook, and you have fond childhood memories of spending time with her in the kitchen. It would make sense if, as an adult in a romantic relationship, you enjoy preparing meals for you and your partner. This… CONTINUE
