Most couples have issues or concerns in their relationship at some point. How a couple addresses the issue or whether they address it at all is key. Many times there is the proverbial “elephant in the room” but neither party is willing or able to talk about it. It may help to know that having …
In an extramarital affair one or both partners can become traumatized actually leading some to experience PTSD-like symptoms. The event can leave either or both partners wondering, about not only their thoughts about their marriage but sometimes individuals begin to question other assumptions they’ve held about the world. It’s not unusual to be left wondering …
Recently, I was juggling several pans and a box of saran wrap. The box slipped and cut into my fourth finger like a deep paper cut. As a quick reaction, I dropped the cardboard saran wrap box. Everyone in the room noticed. My cut finger was a big enough deal to stop conversation and merit the group …
From my therapy chair, I have been honored to catch an image of human people so beautiful and human heart’s questions so honest, that it has elicited in me all of my feelings of gentleness, love, and compassion to help find answers. I would like to share with you today a myriad of questions that …
One of the most common reasons couples in Salt Lake City and across the nation need to undergo marriage counseling is disagreements over finances. Disagreements over finances are relatively common and can become extremely problematic when efforts are not taken to work together. However, this does not have to be the case. There are many …
I receive many calls from people who are frustrated with their marriage and recognize a need for counseling but their spouse refuses counseling. If you are in a similar situation, don’t be discouraged. There is still hope for your relationship. There are a couple of options I usually give people. The first option is help …
Forgiveness is the scent a rose gives off after it has been trampled upon -Unknown Professor John Gottman, a well-known researcher of married couples found that when couples argue, their bodies correspond in certain ways, they present certain physiological symptoms. The heart starts to race, palms get sweaty, blood pressure will elevate and more. Gottman …
Infertility is a life crisis for the 1 in 10 couples who face it. It is characterized by the feeling that your life and body are out of control or somehow a loss and a failure. For couples who experience the difficulty of building a family there are many unique challenges. Many couples experience difficulty as …
Communication is key to any healthy relationship, but what many don’t realize is that there is more to communication than the words that are spoken. Couples in Salt Lake City and other areas who attend couples therapy come to understand that there are many elements to effective and open communication. Clearly the words being spoken …
A sad part of today’s society is the rising prevalence of pornography. Many marriages have been destroyed by a pornography addiction, yet some still question whether or not sexual images truly have an effect on relationships. However, the statistics are quite clear – pornography is a dangerous vice that if left unchecked can completely destroy …
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