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 [...]
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? [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Child Behavior Issues,Christian Concerns,Depression,Divorce Recovery & Care,Grief & Loss,Marital/Marriage Issues,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Spiritual Struggles,Stress Management,Women's Issues
I don’t like to exercise. Who does? I mean, really? We go to these places where everyone is trying to look leaner and meaner. We walk around like zombies trying to get through the workout so we can go home eat what we want, watch TV, be with our family/friends and then do it all over again! [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Blended Families,Child Behavior Issues,Divorce Recovery & Care,Marital/Marriage Issues,Men's Issues,Parent/Child Conflict,Parenting,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Women's Issues
When we are in close relationship with others, the need for good communication is essential. However, our ability to communicate poorly often gets in the way of closeness. I say “this” and you hear “that.” We end up with a “he said/she said” story that is confusing at best and often alienates us. The tension [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Child Behavior Issues,Depression,Divorce Recovery & Care,Manic-Depression/Bi-Polar Disorder,Men's Issues,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Spiritual Struggles,Stress Management,Weight Loss,Women's Issues
Everyone needs someone who cares. One of the most important factors in mental health is the support and acceptance of friends. Friends can make a difference by offering encouragement, understanding, and emotional strength. Anyone, however, can be affected by mental illness. Knowing what mental illness looks like and what to do can help those you [...]
