Lia Huynh, MFT, Psychotherapist

Trust and forgiveness are two different things. Forgiveness says "there is a debt and I don't need reparations. I do not wish you harm and in fact wish you well." Trust says, "you have proven to me that I am safe with you and that you will not hurt me." ... Forgiveness is given. Trust is earned. Forgiveness is dependent on you. Trust is dependent on them. You can have one without the other.

Social distancing has changed our lives in so many ways, including the way we grieve. Being physically close is such a powerful way to support someone who is grieving, and there is absolutely no substitute to being physically close to someone who you are about to lose. Even though I was only quoted a small snippet, the interview itself that I had with the author really impacted me. It made me realize the power of physical touch and to not take it for granted. Because we never know when it could be taken away. #touchyourspouse #hugyourkids #loveyourparents

https://liahuynh.com/staying-calm-in-the-midst-of-coronavi/ Feeling overwhelmed? Need some tools to stay calm? Here are some tips.

Trust and forgiveness are two different things. Forgiveness says "there is a debt and I don't need reparations. I do not wish you harm and in fact wish you well." Trust says, "you have proven to me that I am safe with you and that you will not hurt me." ... Forgiveness is given. Trust is earned. Forgiveness is dependent on you. Trust is dependent on them. You can have one without the other.

A very poignant, well-written article that does not oversimplify mental health. I was honored to be quoted in this piece. https://www.sfchronicle.com//How-depression-anxiety-and-lo

https://liahuynh.com/5-easy-and-powerful-relationship-habi/ We often talk about New Year's resolutions for ourselves but how about our relationships? A good relationship is built on small, consistent habits over time. Here are five easy ones you can do to strengthen your relationship for the new year!

https://liahuynh.com/boundaries-with-family-over-the-holid/ The holidays are a time to spend with family. Many of my clients feel conflicted about time with their family. How do we manage the many feelings that one may feel about their family, especially during this season? Click on the link to find out more!

Interesting article, with insights from yours truly. :) https://www.bustle.com/p/why-defining-the-relationship-is-s

Want to stop fighting with your loved one? This is the advice I give at least on a daily basis in my practice. So I'm sharing it in a video hoping it will help others. https://youtu.be/4-V_V4p_JHk

A little while ago, my pastor gave a sermon on honoring the Sabbath. I resisted for so long. There is so much to do! But God kept gently reminding me. So about 2 months ago, I made a decision to take half a day to just focus on me, my husband and God. It took a lot of work schedule wise to get there but it's been life giving and wonderful. Here I am in the woods with David. Earlier in the day, I got my first professional haircut in 5 years... #honorthesabbath #restisgood #therapistsneedresttoo liahuynh.com

https://liahuynh.com/husbands-as-spiritual-leaders/ What does it mean to be a spiritual leader in marriage? I get asked this question all the time! It can be very intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Find out more here.

https://liahuynh.com/7-practical-tips-to-prevent-emotions-/ Emotions often get a bad rap. The unfortunate (and fortunate) thing is that emotions are part of being human. And being alive. They can be wonderful. Who doesn’t enjoy feeling happy, experiencing healthy pride in an achievement, or falling in love? Emotions help us feel empathy and compassion. We were not created to be robots. The trouble starts when our negative emotions get in the way of leading a balanced life, o...r when we act on them without thinking about the consequences. So, the key is not to turn off our feelings. We need to embrace where our emotions help us. In the same token, we need to manage where our emotions cause problems. Follow these tips to stop anger, jealousy, and other negative emotions ruining your day: (read more by clicking on the article link!)

https://liahuynh.com/5-steps-how-to-be-a-better-listener-t/ In a healthy relationship, no one gets to have the last word all the time. Loving someone means accepting that they are a unique individual with their own thoughts and ideas. Maybe after a long and hard day, our partner wants to complain about workagain! And so we choose to zone out. Or maybe you are busy checking your stocks and so when your partner asks you to take on the trash, it goes in one ear and out the oth...er. (What trash? I don’t remember you telling me that!?!) These small, seemingly innocuous mistakes can blow up and lead to big arguments. Oftentimes at the heart of the matter, I hear people saying that they feel like their partner just doesn’t take them seriously. That somehow they are unimportant, and invisible. And this hurts deeply. Healthy relationships take work, and learning how to listen is part of this work. Listening is one of the most powerful things we can do in our relationship. But it is also one of the hardest...