As in the title, Marriage and Family Therapists are not only trained and work with couples but they help families as well. In some situations, part of marriage therapy includes helping parents not only grow closer and stronger together but also help in making their entire family healthier and learn how to connect with their …
Connecting with our Children – Helping our Children Feel Loved and Safe Read More
Did you know that about 50% of couples have concerns or problems with sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction? Do you view your sexual relationship as a source of stress or satisfaction? When in your marriage has intimacy and sexuality been the healthiest, and when has it been the most problematic or dysfunctional? Sexual …
The increasing prevalence of pornography and its easy accessibility means that more couples than ever before are affected by it. Even many in more religious states such as Utah suffer from pornography addiction. Perhaps the most severe part of a pornography addiction is how it can damage – and in many cases even destroy – …
Pornography addiction is a problem that plagues many men and women in our society today. Pornography addiction, like any other addiction, can be overcome with the right approach. There are several options available for those seeking help including therapy and support groups. There are divers groups of people who purport that pornography is harmless, that …
Very often, couples with different dispositions towards conflict end up with many unresolved issues. I’d like to describe each partner’s fears and end by describing what their responsibilities are in working towards resolution. Often there is one person who is used to being vocal about their feelings. For them, raising their voice, fighting and yelling are …
The ghost and the fire cracker- a tale of partners who fight differently Read More
When couples come in for marriage counseling, one of the common themes I see take place is what I call the Blame Game. Partners began talking to me or each other about a story, event, discussion or fight that occurred. Spouse A tells it from their side of view and spouse B will either usually …
When I was finishing graduate school, I had been pushing to finish my Thesis, my Theory on How Change Occurs in Therapy, and my 660th therapy hour. At this same time, I was on the job hunt and received an opportunity to interview for my current job. The only trick was that the interview was …
Goal for this post: People who read this post will improve their ability to notice the content of their thoughts. My new favorite quote is “The mind is a great servant, but a terrible master.” The more I hear this saying, the truer it gets. Our minds are incredible. They are capable of strokes of …
The connection between mind and body is a powerful one. Physicians and scientists are beginning to come to a better understanding of that connection. Our mental health can have an impact on our physical well-being and vice versa. Have you ever experienced a stress headache or began to feel depressed when dealing with a chronic …
If you are familiar with marriage and family research and literature you have probably heard of the Gottman Institute. In “love labs” the Gottman Institute has studied thousands of relationships. The interesting tid-bits they discovered have become priceless in saving marriages. They found that when a difficulty arose in a marriage, couples often made it worse …
The ANTIDOTES to the four horsemen of the apocalypse Read More
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