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Looking for Cheap Couples Counseling? Work with a Therapist in Training
All relationships have some irreconcilable differences. However, if you and your partner have reached an impasse where you seemingly cannot agree on anything, it might be time to consider couples counseling. You might both even agree that you need counseling -...
The Affects of Growing up with an Emotionally Detached Parent
Feeling like something was missing from your relationship with your parents is unfortunately something many people experience. You may not be able to point to any specific instance of being abused, but being distant or detached is a form of emotional neglect. That...
Why Even Happily Married People Cheat
Sometimes even the most unexpected people cheat on their partners. It can come as a shock, but even people in happy relationships cheat. Why? There is generally an underlying problem that may be separate from the relationship itself. Here are only a few reasons why...
How Childhood Trauma Shows Up In Adult Relationships
Childhood trauma is a term we use to describe a variety of situations. Generally, it refers to distressing experiences you may have been exposed to as a child. These experiences can include physical violence, sexual abuse, a sudden traumatic event like an accident, a...
Why Stonewalling in a Relationship is a Serious Red Flag
Stonewalling in a relationship is bad news for everyone involved. According to the Gottman Institute, stonewalling is the fourth stage of a relationship in trouble, after criticism, contempt, and defensiveness. Stonewalling is an indicator that you or your partner...
How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Parents
Dealing with toxic parents can be an extremely difficult experience. Some parents thrive on getting you worked up, they are less understanding, and they refuse to see things the way you do. You are left feeling miserable and misunderstood. Having a parent like this...
Stepfamily Success: Blended Family Counseling
Remarriage can help heal the scars of divorce - however, 60% of second marriages fail. We do not say this to discourage you from pursuing a new relationship, but to help you avoid some pitfalls going forward. One huge reason second marriages fail is an inability to...
What are the Goals of Strategic Family Therapy?
The goals of strategic family therapy may be different for each family. Generally, families are seeking to solve some problem - often a behavioral concern with one or more of their children. That behavioral problem, however, is often a response to an environment in...
Marriage Counseling After Infidelity
Infidelity is something that we don't talk enough about in our culture. However, it is a huge obstacle many couples face. If you are struggling with infidelity in your relationship, know that you are not alone. Infidelity can occur in any relationship, even a happy...