Anna Marshall, Licensed Independant Social Worker-Supervisor

07/17/2025

Check out my Summer Newsletter

06/05/2025

A good reminder to give your body & mind rest.

05/02/2025

04/23/2025

Just a reminder that surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good, are said to boost your mental and emotional wellbeing. Stay close to those people! ☀️

03/13/2025

Strong relationships don’t happen by chance, they are built through small, everyday choices.

02/28/2025

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up! If you don’t think it’s a good fit for you, send it to someone who might benefit!

02/26/2025

We often worry about what others think of us or what is being said about who we are. I was reminded yesterday that none of that really matters and was told a quote to help me remember that.

“Those who mind don’t matter but those who matter don’t mind.” 💗

02/18/2025

In March I will be starting another group. This time on the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.”
Come join me!

02/17/2025

Emotional intimacy begins with curiosity and asking questions.

If you want a close relationship with someone, you have to show interest in them as a person. Emotional intimacy happens when we are curious about someone and fully engaged in listening. Asking questions begins the process of building emotional intimacy.

There are 4 types of questions that help build emotional intimacy
1. Feeling questions (such as: When was the last time you felt excited? When is the last time you felt most at peace? When do you feel most connected with me?)
2. Interest questions (such as: What is something you are interested in right now? What is the biggest lesson you have learned in the past? What did you love doing as a kid?)
3. Future questions (such as: What is something you are working towards? What is something you want more if in your life? What is something you want less of in your life?)
4. Play questions (such as: What is something new you would want to do and try together? What would you spend the day doing if you had no other plans or obligations? What new hobby would you like to try?)

When people only speak about themselves, when they don't ask questions, and when they expect us to carry the conversation, emotional intimacy is blocked. The more genuine interest you show, the safer a person feels to open up and trust.

Do you find you meet people or are surrounded by people who ask you questions and are truly interested in getting to know you?

02/12/2025

Your marriage/relationship is your child’s first model of love, conflict and respect.
Your son will repeat it and your daughter will accept it.
Keep your standards high!

01/27/2025

Registration ends this week. I have a few spots still available. This group is open to anyone, you do not have to be a client. I would love to have you!

01/27/2025

Your feelings are always valid however your behavior may not always be. It’s okay to feel what you feel but remember that you are accountable for what you do as a result of those feelings.