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The Blog of Dr. Jennifer Lagrotte, DMFT

How I Feel About the Parkland School Shooting

by : Dr. Lagrotte

Parenting

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I am Parkland Hi, as most of you know I live and work in Parkland.  Last week, our small town was struck by a horrific act. I have been hearing so many stories and have refrained from writing as of yet because, for the most part, I have just been helping people heal and coordinate…
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Let’s talk about physical health

by : Dr. Lagrotte

Lifestyle

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Staying Healthy Yes, I’m a marriage and family therapist and yes, I’m human and yea, sometimes, I feel I need to be superhuman to keep up with my day.  The days I’m down, cold, PMS or tired are the days I realize I have superhuman powers and can accomplish a lot.  So on the days…
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Five Things I Use In My Own Relationship to Stay Happy

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CouplesStress

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Your Relationship in 2018 I hope everyone is off to a good start of 2018.  I’m so happy to be doing what I love and taking care of myself. I tell all my clients that there is nothing that I tell them that I don’t do in my own relationship so I thought I’d share…
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How to Be an Advanced Listener

by : Dr. Lagrotte

CouplesGottman Method

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I figured I would give you a little time to read my last post “How to be a Great Listener” before I wrote this as a follow-up. Listening is so important in how you relate to your partner and so many people don’t do it. Are you listening on how to be an advanced listener?…
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Staying connected and sane during the holidays

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CouplesFamilyStress

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What do you say about the holidays? “Wahoo, they’re here” or “oh no, they’re here already?” Either way they are busy times for families whether you are traveling, hosting family or even gathering with friends. How will you stay connected and sane?

How to Be a Great Listener

by : Dr. Lagrotte

CouplesGottman Method

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Are you listening? Does your partner say all the time “you never listen” or “you have no idea what that even means?”  You’re there and hearing the words that someone else is saying, so doesn’t that make you a great listener?  Well, to answer your question, if your partner doesn’t think you’re a good listener…
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How much should you work on your relationship for it to work?

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CouplesTherapy

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This is the biggest question I get asked when couples come to see me.  How much should I work on my relationship?  The bigger question that comes from this is “how do I work on my relationship?”  Where Do I Start? When I meet people, they’re usually not in a good place in their relationship,…
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