Michael DiPaolo, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

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Body + Spirit = Service

26 Feb 2020
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“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.” (James 2: 26) In the Christian tradition, Lent marks the forty days and forty nights that Jesus retreated into the desert for a period of prayer and fasting.  Christians are called to make...
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Valentine’s Day 2020 – “It’s all about the twelfth step”

14 Feb 2020
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“It’s all about the twelfth step.” I had the great fortune recently of meeting a young engaged couple, each of whom was active in a 12-step program.  The groom-to-be who I’ll call Jason said he figured out what made the program work.  “It’s all about the twelfth step –  being of...
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Do you have 2020 Vision?

16 Jan 2020
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I blinked and we’re halfway through January.  I don’t want to let that continue to happen.  Living day to day without a clear vision of where I want to go this year.  But it will unless I get intentional about my goals and dreams for 2020. Let me be clear.  This is not about...
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The Who, What & How of Giving Thanks

26 Nov 2019
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Here’s the who, what and how to remember this week of Thanksgiving. “Who are you thankful for?”   Stop and think about this question for a moment.  I imagine when you do, that list starts to grow.  Whether it’s people in your life now or those who have helped you along the way,...
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Are You Curious?…

08 Oct 2019
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Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it can save your relationship. Think about it.  In the early stages of a relationship, sparks fly, hormones rage, and you can’t get enough of the other person.  You’re open and curious, excited to learn more.  And you take it all in.  Your...
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4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships

08 Oct 2019
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I just watched a great TED talk entitled “4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships” by Dr. Andrea & Jonathan Taylor-Cummings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Y5Mr8rZ9A).  Drawing from their research in the UK, they identified these four relationship saving habits: BE...
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Can We Talk?

25 Jun 2019
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“Communication is an art learned in moments of peace to be practiced in moments of difficulty.” –  Pope Francis The number one reason that people seek out couple therapy is poor communication.  This is probably not a surprise.  Whether it’s a couple or a...
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Are You Wired to Connect with Your Partner?

18 Jun 2019
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“The brain is good at learning from bad experiences, but bad at learning from good ones” –  Rick Hanson The brain is an amazing thing.  But sometimes it’s different parts don’t always work so well together.  Consider the following.  The frontal lobe of the brain is wired...
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Keep the Romance Alive!

12 Jun 2019
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What’s going on when a romance starts?  When you meet someone new and romance blossoms, there is an amazing chemical concoction being mixed in your brain.   The ingredients of this cocktail include: Testosterone:  the “hormone of desire” which increases libido in both men and...
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