Angela Tatarek, LMFT

05/07/2026

"…emotional issues are never quiet. It requires a continuing effort for life.” —Dr. Murray Bowen, "Big Brother Returns Home Again," Georgetown Family Center Symposium, October 9, 1982

This reflection speaks to a central premise in Bowen theory: that the management of emotional process is ongoing, requiring sustained awareness and effort across the life course.

Source page: https://murraybowenarchives.org/topics/family-history/

03/08/2026

Great leaders don’t just communicate well.

They pay attention to the conversations happening around them.

Often the most important signals in an organization aren’t spoken loudly — they’re noticed by leaders who are listening carefully.

This month’s leadership reflection explores why learning to “catch the conversation” matters.

Read the full reflection here:
https://theleadersjourney.us/blog/leadership/catching-the-conversation/

02/02/2026

Think of the most challenging relationship in your life. Who is it? Now ask yourself: What do I spend more energy on: wishing this relationship were different, or managing myself better within it? When people live and work closely over time, friction is inevitable. Different temperaments, stress loa...

02/02/2026

Here is a recent list showing 19 ways to have happier relationships, which is particularly useful when looking at it from systems perspective.

Read blog post here:
https://livingsystems.ca/differentiation-the-key-to-better-relationships

12/19/2025

Explore the science of attraction and relationship compatibility. Learn how emotional patterns from your family shape whom you're drawn to!

Click here for our latest blog post:
https://livingsytems.ca/science-of-attraction-a-systems-perspective

12/08/2025

How we define the problem is the most important factor in how we navigate the world.

View the latest from the world of psychology: from behavioral research to practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction. Find help from our directory of therapists, psychologists and counselors.

09/01/2022

McConaughey nailed it on this one!

08/31/2022

When are you helping vs enabling? Where does your responsibility start and end for the different roles that you play in the world (e.g., as a parent, as a daughter, as a spouse, etc)?
Source: http://nomoreenabling.com/definition-of-enabling/

08/04/2022

Teaching yourself to think differently about relationship problems.