So, you’re thinking about tying the knot and have some questions… Well you’ve come to the right place! Premarital education and counseling is a type of therapy that prepares couples for marriage. During this time of preparation, you will learn about yourselves and each other on a deeper level. The process is not always easy but can reap great benefits and set your marriage up for success. Research shows that...
Most relationships start off fresh and exciting. It doesn’t take much to have fun and enjoy one another. Over time however, the newness wears off and the busyness of life can settle in. It is easy for complacency to move in and no one even notice. If you have noticed your relationship feeling a little dull, here are three ways to add fun to your relationship. Create a Specific Bucket...
You floated through the dating phase, glided to the altar, maybe even welcomed one or two new additions to the family. But somewhere in the natural flow of life together, you’ve found that the careers you envisioned so clearly in the early relationship stages look very different today. His job requires travel and long days; hers demands the night hours. Relationship quality begins to waver in the light of strenuous...
When couples present to therapy with a challenge they are working through, one question I often ask is “what have you already tried to work on this?” Often, they list the tools and strategies they’ve tried that have been unsuccessful. Their ideas and attempts are good and are many of the same interventions I would have explored with them. Despite good tools and a desire for change, the growth is...
At some point everyone has experienced a dip in productivity, concentration and focus during the afternoon. This can cause a negative emotional reaction for some, feeling like you are failing or not performing at your best potential. In an article by Readers Digest there are thirteen practical tips to beating that afternoon slump. However, it seems that the afternoon slump could be avoided if you would only take a break. ...
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, happy wife, happy life but have you ever heard of Wife Appreciation Day? Turns out it’s a real thing. Of course every couple is different and within that each person has their own likes and dislikes. One of my personal pet peeves is dirty dishes. My husband is well aware of this, and in our first few months of marriage seemed to either ignore...
Many mothers around the world suffer from depression during or after pregnancy. You have probably heard the phrase “Postpartum Depression”. Some people call it “baby blues” and may state that this is something normal. However, there are some types of depression during and after pregnancy that has severe ramification to the mother carrying the child. What are the symptoms? Some of the symptoms that may manifest are crying spells, lost...
Have you ever noticed the similarities of what makes a business successful and a successful relationship? Successful businesses have clearly defined values, goals, and priorities. They also likely have a clear vision. I think healthy relationships instill similar strategies. Many business and corporations do quarterly, mid-year, or annual reviews. This is a time set aside on the calendar with the plan to talk about the past several months and the...
Assertiveness can sometimes have a negative connotation, but what does assertiveness really mean? It means being able to express what we want and need, as well as setting positions and boundaries. It implies speaking up for yourself in a respectful and effective way that facilitates the other person to listen to you. It also includes being able to listen to the other person’s request. This is an important skill to...
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