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...
It’s the simple things that my husband does that often sparks my desire for him. Now, I confess I love a great date night on the town as much as any girl. Getting all dressed up and having a romantic candle lit dinner at my favorite restaurant or taking in a great broadway show can make this girl feel pretty darn special. But, let’s face the facts. Life isn’t all...
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year: football games, pumpkin spice coffee, cooler weather in Jacksonville, and fun dates with my hubby. It’s easy for life to get so busy, one of the things I’ve noticed is that couples often make excuses for not prioritizing dates (I’ve been guilty of this at times, too). However, researchers have found that couples who make an effort to “date” stay...
Have you ever contemplated why you’re still with him? I know I have! Sometimes we choose relationships for all the wrong reasons. Looking back, I remember one in particular that had obvious redflags and needed to end. But what was it that took me so long to take action? Relationship expert, Patrick Wanis, says, “We all need a sense of security as it is one of our key emotional needs”....
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...
Love isn’t in the air? When a relationship isn’t working as expected thinking about breaking up or deciding to stay is pretty common. According to research, breaking up is considered a major stressor. Ending a relationship is usually painful at least for one of the parties involved and the fear of making the wrong decision can be very confusing. People change and evolve as do relationships. Sometimes people in a...
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...
When you and your partner decide to start a family, it can be one of the most exciting times in your relationship. How will you will tell your family? Have you pictured how you would announce in on social media? You’ve likely wondered how your life will change. You may have names picked out or dream of having a baby boy or girl. how your life will change, if it...
I remember a talking to a friend about her parents. She recalls being a teenager and just being grossed out by her parents kissing each other in the kitchen. Or being mortified because her father would pat her mother’s butt as he walked behind her. As an adult, she said she can now look back at that fondly because of the love they shared; role modeling a healthy romantic relationship....
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