Couples Counseling

The Couple that Volunteers Together…

We hear a lot of helpful tips about ways that spending quality time together helps couples…

Couples Counseling Topic: How adversity can either bring us closer together or break us apart

When people see a married couple experiencing adversity, their first thought often goes something like this:…

How to Earn Trust from Someone Who Was Hurt in the Past

One of the hardest things to do, whether it is with a partner, a friend, a…

The Surprising Power of Empathy

When your spouse doesn’t get a hoped-for promotion, your best friend suffers the loss of a…

Looking for love in all the wrong places: 3 common dating mistakes

There are a lot of clichés about the challenges people face when looking for a mate,…

Does it Matter Who is the Breadwinner in the Family?

In today’s world, as compared to 40 or 50 years ago, husbands are much more accepting…

Balancing Work and Family

“I’m going to have to finish this project at home.” “I don’t think I will have…

Breaking the News

Do you ever see a problem coming a mile away—a potential conflict between you and your…

Talk it Out – Getting the Timing Right

How often have you had something on your mind that you needed to discuss with your…

Fighting in Public

If you ever watched “Seinfeld,” there’s a great episode where Jerry Seinfeld’s parents admit they can’t…

Coming to Terms with Your Teenagers Coming of Age

“Coming of age” is a phrase describing transitioning between childhood and adulthood.  Some people think coming…

Listen Up! For the Good of Your Relationship

Can you hear me now? No doubt you have heard about the importance of being a…