Dr. Yvonne Thomas Ph.D.

Communication Skill-Building for Individuals and Couples (10/26/2016)

Good communication is an essential skill that can lead to satisfying connections and understanding if done correctly.  Unfortunately, when it is not done right, communication issues can lead to misunderstandings, rifts, and eventually even break-ups if not dealt with soon enough or properly.  In my practice in which I work with adult individuals and also […]

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Dr. Thomas on the Stir – 10 Ways to Stay Friends When Life Gets in the Way (06/15/2016)

EXCERPT: You\’re Having a Baby & Your Friend\’s Not. Set the precedent NOW — before your little one arrives — to send out one text or email a week (at least!) to see how your BFF is doing. \”Paying attention and inquiring about your friend\’s welfare helps the friendship stay on track where it\’s still about

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Dr. Thomas on the Stir – 10 Ways to Quiet the Guilt of Not Being Able to Do It All (05/15/2016)

EXCERPT: Let\’s say you can\’t make it to your friend\’s baby shower and host 10 friends for dinner and squeeze in a power yoga class and finish your taxes this weekend. Is your reaction, \”Oh well, that\’s too much for any sane person to accomplish anyway. Whatevs.\” Or is it: \”What the hell is wrong with

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Dr. Thomas on the Stir – 6 Signs Your Perfectionism Is Hurting, Not Helping (04/15/2016)

EXCERPT: You know that saying, \”You\’re your own worst enemy\”? Unfortunately, most of us take it to heart far more than that other well-worn cliché, \”Be your own best friend.\” \”Women tend to be more in touch with their emotions than men, and that cuts across the whole array — happy, sad, angry, and feeling

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Singles and Dating:  Tips to Keep in Mind for a More Healthy Experience (03/30/2016)

Through the years as a psychologist, I have worked with many single men and women who have found that trying to date in Southern California is not easy.  Even though there are seemingly so many potential candidates here, people often are too busy or too disconnected from each other or are exposed to so many \”choices\” it can be hard to

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