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How to Start Military Marriage Counseling
As of 2021, over half a million military families are actively serving. They make tremendous daily sacrifices to preserve our freedoms and way of life. However, many of these families struggle with their relationships and mental health. If you are in the military or...
When Someone Calls You Dramatic, It is a Subltle Sign of Gaslighting
Many people will claim they are "not looking for drama" in their relationship. They mean that they do not want to deal with someone who overreacts or causes what they perceive to be unnecessary problems in a relationship. However, some people will call you dramatic...
What is Anger Management Counseling Like?
Anger management is a process that helps you identify the stressors in your life. Then, you learn how to stay calm during stressful situations and conduct yourself constructively and positively. The purpose of anger management is not to eliminate anger but to learn to...
What to Know Before Beginning Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Deciding to go to couples counseling is in itself a big step. Taking the plunge can be nerve-wracking, embarrassing, and challenging. To make this process a little smoother, here are a few things you should know before beginning emotionally focused couples therapy....
Healing from Family Scapegoating Abuse
Family scapegoating abuse (FSA) is common in toxic families. Scapegoats are children blamed for all of the problems in dysfunctional households. The family scapegoat might be bullied, neglected, insulted, or abused. When children are assigned this role, they may...
EMDR Therapy for Treating Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD treatment comes with specific challenges compared to those who have PTSD. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event, while complex PTSD occurs after a series of traumatic events. This post will go over how...
How to Deal with a Codependent Partner
Problems in a relationship can manifest in many different ways, but codependency can be particularly tricky to deal with. If you suspect your partner is co-dependent, there might not be an easy solution as a problem like this can have deep roots. That said, we have...
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...