
Interview on Parent-Infant Bonding!
I was recently contacted by a writer for Associated Content to do an interview answering questions for parents on common difficulties bonding with a new baby, and tips to create a healthy relationship. Below is the content of the article, and a link to the original: Tips on Attaching & Bonding to Your New Baby
Interview with Therapist Nikki Lively, LCSW
By Jaleh There are some moms that have a difficult time attaching and bonding to their new baby. To help understand what

"That's Love Dying"
I know it’s been out for a bit, but I just saw the film, Blue Valentine. If you haven’t seen it, it’s the kind of film that will really impact you and make you think, though as one critic called it, it may truly by the “feel bad movie” of the year because you won’t leave smiling. The film follows the relationship between Dean and Cindy, both past and present, and gives you just enough detail to have some idea of why they are currently so disconnected, but leaves a lot for t

Good Morning America, "Advice Guru" Application!
A few months ago, I just happened to be at the gym on a cardio machine facing a row of televisions, one of which was on Good Morning America. On this particular morning, they were announcing a nationwide search for an “Advice Guru” who would appear on the show as part of their “team” and answer questions from viewers seeking guidance with life problems. Now, I don’t usually watch Good Morning America, so I thought, “maybe this is kismet that I just happened to see this! I