For many couples, there are times when communication seems extremely risky. Partners withhold information from one another for fear that their partner will become upset or think badly about the other. “I’m afraid he’ll think I’m stupid,” or “She’ll just get mad,” are common statements with some couples. Avoiding conflict keeps the peace in relationship [...]
Divorce seems to be just as common as marriage. In 2008, the divorce rate in America was close to fifty percent. Although divorce seems more common, how to deal with a divorce is anything but common. A divorce is hard on everyone in a family. Children of every age are affected differently by divorce. [...]
Have you and/or your spouse ever felt more like roommates than marriage partners? If you have, you are certainly not alone. From my own personal experience, I know my wife and I have felt this way before, as well as most of the couples that I see in counseling. The good news is, there are [...]
Below you will find helpful suggestions to consider when looking for mental health counseling services. Keep in mind that not every counselor will be a good fit for you, so be patient when searching for someone that fits all your criteria. Remember, if you don’t feel comfortable with your counselor, keep looking. A counselor that [...]
It is good to have some healthy, loving and playful competition between husband and wife. This kind of completion can help maintain and strengthen the couple’s bond with one another, by increasing motivation, quality time, love, respect, and friendship, just to name a few. The problem comes when this healthy competition turns into a “winner [...]
Are you looking for a counselor? Do you know what you want? Are you overwhelmed by the numerous choices of counselors in Indianapolis? If so, the comments below will help you narrow your search and find a counselor that is a great fit for you. Do I need individual, couples, or family counseling? Think about [...]
Looking for a Christian marriage counselor? Struggling to know where to go and what to look for? Sometimes it isn’t easy to know where to go to get the help with marriage. Marriage problems are very common but what do we do when we just can’t get unstuck from the marriage problems? Here are five [...]
Most couples struggle at some point in their marriage. Life’s stresses (job loss, divorce, infertility, infidelity, death of a loved one, etc.) make it difficult to maintain the love we obtained in the beginning of our relationship. As a marriage family therapist, I often get asked, “Marriage counseling…Does it really work?” And my answer is [...]
Let’s face it, we’re all social creatures. Regardless of our personalities, we need ongoing, dedicated relationships with others. But merely being connected is not enough. Human attachments have a huge impact on us for better or worse; some are healthier than others. Some are even downright draining. How would you describe most of your relationships? [...]
“Am I crazy?” Maybe you are and maybe you aren’t. As a counselor, I don’t really know if you are crazy because it is not a usable diagnosis. This question is often asked by clients who are experiencing problems and/or symptoms that are overwhelming. “Crazy” is the best word that describes their experience. “CRAZY” IS [...]