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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...
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...
What Does Online Family Counseling Look Like?
One of the ways the pandemic has transformed the way we do things at Family Strategies Counseling and Mediation is Online Family Counseling. Online counseling is a great option for those who need the flexibility to make therapy work with their busy school and work...