The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” They even wrote a song about it! Many intend this as a time to relax and reset, be with family, and make memories with loved ones. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out quite like we hope. Too often, holiday celebrations become a […]
Risky Business? When Partners Become Partners
October 31, 2019 – 3:50 pm
Considering how much time most of us spend at work, it’s no surprise that we frequently gravitate romantically toward someone with whom we share career interests. And, at some point along the way, that shared interest may quite naturally evolve into a desire to start or run a business together. Most couples enjoy spending time […]
Money Conflicts in Relationships
October 1, 2019 – 9:00 am
Money conflicts cause a great deal of stress for many people and are among the most common disagreements that couples come to therapy to resolve. Some frequent sources of friction include: Credit card debt Discretionary spending Retirement saving goals Spending on children Major purchases like a house or car Budgeting and bills Income loss […]
How to Overcome Parenting Conflicts
September 3, 2019 – 7:22 pm
It’s back-to-school time, and with it more demands on family life — homework struggles, a flood of afterschool activities, new friends, dating (yikes!) and worries about saving for college. These challenges combined with everyday disagreements over household decisions and proper childcare have the potential to bring up numerous parenting conflicts. And while a certain […]
How to Get the Most out of Couples Therapy
July 9, 2019 – 6:40 pm
Whatever the reasons that brought you to therapy to begin with, there are a number of things you can do (and avoid doing) to help get better results. Here are some tips to help you derive greater benefit from your couples therapy experience. Maintain Consistency. Attend your couples therapy appointments on a regular basis. Try […]
Cheating: A Trauma of Trust
June 7, 2019 – 8:23 pm
One out of five married partners has cheated, according to research reported on WebMd. And while you might be tempted to lay the lion’s share of that blame squarely on the shoulders of husbands, that would be misguided — the National Opinion Research Center study WebMd cites indicates that wives and husbands are equally likely […]
Don’t Let Fight Lead to Flight: Benefits of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
May 1, 2019 – 1:26 pm
Mary is preparing dinner and can’t help but notice the rhythmic dripping of the kitchen faucet. “I asked Bill to take care of that 2 weeks ago — he never listens to me,” she thinks, taking her anger out on the pork chops she’s tenderizing. She approaches her husband, whose attention is focused on the […]
Couples Therapy 101
April 22, 2019 – 12:50 pm
Couples therapy is a relatively recent development in the field of professional counseling, first gaining popularity in the 1950s. Its purpose is to improve interpersonal dynamics and satisfaction within marital and other intimate relationships. Many circumstances can lead a couple to enter therapy — such as jealousy, affairs, and financial, religious, parenting or other conflicts. […]
Stress and Stressors Defined
May 4, 2017 – 3:02 pm
Many people are able to cope with stress very well. They know when to stop and take a deep breath. They either ask for help or look at what they’re facing in a different light. Unfortunately, we can’t just eliminate stress, but we can find ways to manage stress and even prevent it. Much […]
Finding a Therapist
April 3, 2017 – 1:18 pm
Why is therapy helpful? Many people won’t seek out therapy because they believe they don’t need it or they are nervous about the process in general. Keeping things to yourself will eventually take a toll on your mental health. Verbalizing your feelings has a positive impact on your brain. Talking about everyday struggles and sharing […]