Counseling Articles & Resources - Orange County Relationship Center

Nonverbal Communication Speaks Volumes

October 21, 2013

Individual Counseling, Relationship Counseling

Let’s imagine a couple, Tom and Sara, who have always made an effort to practice good communication skills. In their daily interactions, they regularly give each other small compliments, and always ask about things going on in each other’s lives. And when they argue, they try to remain calm, never hurling…

How Do You Pick a Good Marriage Counselor?

October 11, 2013

Casey Truffo

Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling

Effective couples counseling is a three-lane highway. It takes cooperation by each person; you, your partner, and the counselor or therapist. It also takes a commitment to change your thinking patterns, and possibly even your behavior. What you can expect to achieve by going to couples counseling is help and…

Learning Each Other’s Love Language

October 9, 2013

Casey Truffo

Relationship Counseling

Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages opened up the doors of communication for many couples. We highly recommend it as an excellent read. If you’re not familiar with what the five love languages are, Chapman defines them as the ways in which we feel most loved by other people.…

Have You Stopped Dating Your Spouse?

October 3, 2013

Casey Truffo

Marriage Counseling

We see it all the time – two people meet each other and fall in love. They go out on hundreds, if not thousands of dates. Suddenly they’re spending more time with each other than they spend with anyone else. They decide to get married, and on that day, they’ve…

What We Learn (or Don’t) From Conflict in Our Parent’s Marriage

September 30, 2013

Casey Truffo

Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling

It doesn’t take a psychologist to know that our parents have a tremendous impact on the kind of people we turn into, including how we behave in relationships. Unfortunately, in this area there are surprisingly few hard-and-fast formulas. Just as adult siblings may describe their childhoods growing up in the…

Mars & Venus: Is Communication Even Possible?

September 27, 2013

Casey Truffo

Couples Counseling, Relationship Counseling

It’s no wonder that the book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus by John Gray is so popular. The book hits on some of the most important issues facing couples today. Communication is one of those issues, and if you struggle with communicating with your partner, chances are…

Can Building or Renovating a Home Destroy Your Marriage?

September 24, 2013

Casey Truffo

Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling

I used to think it was just superstition that building or remodeling a home often destroys marriages. But even a cursory search of the Internet suggests otherwise, with headlines like “Our Home Renovation is Wrecking Our Marriage” (from the Ladies’ Home Journal) or “Home Renovations Make 12 Percent of Couples Consider…

Investing in Your Marriage

September 19, 2013

Casey Truffo

Marriage Counseling

After a while, many of us begin to lose interest in the relationship that is supposed to be the most important one to us – our marriage! It’s a common theme that weaves its way through many couples’ relationships, making marriage seem more like a chore than a gift. However,…

Forgiveness Following Infidelity

September 12, 2013

Casey Truffo

Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Uncategorized

Infidelity is one of the most damaging things that can occur within a marriage. Each year, countless divorces occur because one spouse has had an affair, and the couple was not able to put the broken pieces of their marriage back together again. However, there are also those couples who…

Are Pet Conflicts Putting Strain on Your Relationship?

September 6, 2013

Casey Truffo

Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling

Much like children, having pets brings a lot of joy into a household. Unfortunately, also like having children, pets can introduce new elements of stress. And when pet-related conflicts escalate, it can wreak havoc on your relationship. One scenario is that a couple enters into a relationship (as many do)…

Misti Nicholson

06:30 07 Feb 18

The Relationship Center of Orange County is an excellent resource. Casey and her team are top notch. If you would like to improve your relationship this is the place to go!read more

Paul Hamilton

03:47 20 Feb 18

Casey Truffo is an amazing professional who has assembled a seasoned staff ready to help you. Love the attention to ensuring a good fit, which is essential to successful treatment. Bravo!read more

Ayelet Krieger

17:40 10 Jan 18

If you are struggling with relationships concerns, the OC Relationship Center is the place for you. Their expert clinicians focus specifically on relationships, and are skilled in couples therapy. This practice is run efficiently, so in addition to the therapy itself, the experience of being a client here is smooth and accessible. Highly recommended!read more

Chris Chandler

14:31 06 Jan 18

Casey Truffo is incredibly warm, compassionate, and helpful! I have enjoyed getting to work with her and experience her wealth of insight and direction. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for help in their relationships!read more

April De Higes

01:58 04 Jan 18

This place is very welcoming. All the therapist are experienced, warm and caring, and effective. They work will all issues from couple communication struggles, to depression and anxiety. As a therapist myself, I happily refer to all the therapists in this office.read more

Jennie Steinberg

06:38 04 Jan 18

OC Relationship Center is a wonderful group practice. They take wonderful care of their clients, and help couples to thrive! I highly recommend them to anyone seeking therapy to help heal and improve their relationships.read more

Risa Ganel

16:35 09 Apr 18

The Relationship Center of Orange County is the place to turn to when you are struggling in your relationships and want compassionate, caring, highly trained support to help you resolve conflicts and have more fulfilling connections. I have worked with Casey Truffo throughout my years as a therapist and I know first hand of her integrity, dedication, compassion and skills. Orange County is lucky to have the Relationship Center as part of their community where couples and families can be not just supported, but transformed.read more

Joe Taylor

16:30 19 Apr 18

The Orange County Relationship Center is a group of friendly and helpful therapists. They have a great deal of experience and are very skilled. No matter what you or your loved ones are struggling with, they can help. I highly recommend them.read more

Lisa Ottenhoff

19:21 06 May 18

The Relationship Center of Orange County is truly a great resource for those who desire support and guidance with issues relating to their relationships whether it be with their spouse, partner or family member. In my opinion, they provide high quality therapy services and I highly recommend them.read more

Jennifer Costanza

16:19 26 Mar 19

The Relationship Center offers the hours you need, skilled therapists and an inviting and warm atmosphere. If your relationship is struggling or just needs a tune up, I highly recommend them.read more

Nonverbal Communication Speaks Volumes

How Do You Pick a Good Marriage Counselor?

Learning Each Other’s Love Language

Have You Stopped Dating Your Spouse?

What We Learn (or Don’t) From Conflict in Our Parent’s Marriage

Mars & Venus: Is Communication Even Possible?

Can Building or Renovating a Home Destroy Your Marriage?

Investing in Your Marriage

Forgiveness Following Infidelity

Are Pet Conflicts Putting Strain on Your Relationship?

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