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Although the holidays are over, we may be still riding the high of a new closeness that developed throughout the season towards our...

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to have a logical thought when you get angry?  It’s almost like your brain is hijacked, and...

As promised, here is the second installment of questions you wish you could ask you therapist, but may be afraid to. Let’s jump right in:...

All you have to do to ruin your marriage is play fair. I have three kids. – I know this post is supposed to be about marriage, just hang...

As a couple’s therapist, one of the most difficult questions I am asked is “Are we going to make it?”. The beauty of relationships, and...

I remember the first time I submitted a blog for Amy Wine Counseling. It was an absolutely terrifying experience. Thoughts of “what if...

Have you ever wanted to ask your therapist something, but were afraid to do so?  Well, have no more fear.  Over the next couple of blogs,...

Around 2 years ago, I can remember having a conversation with a friend about how I wasn’t going to be “one of those Moms” that felt...

At Amy Wine Counseling, our team is always looking for ways to increase our client’s success. Our job is not to create goals for you, but...

Be careful who you ask to define the Golden Rule. You might hear, “The person with the gold makes the rules!”.  Any smart husband or wife...

Well folks, ‘tis the season to be jolly! Of course, life is hard, and we may have had our share of troubles throughout the year, but the...

Self-care in a time like this is so needed. During the holidays, I constantly watch people get angry over necessary—and sometimes...

The holidays are really great. It’s an opportunity to get together with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while, indulge in some...

Is there a time of year that is more food focused than the November/December holiday season? The amount of food and diet talk that pops...

As the weather changes and temperatures drop, sometimes our moods follow suit.  Some people experience increased sadness and sluggishness...

As I sit here, taking a break from all the holiday baking I am responsible for this year, a sense of relief comes over me. This year, I...

Often times in my sessions, clients’ will ask me “What books can I be reading right now to help me with x-y-z?”   You would think that...

Earlier I wrote a blog post about adoption counseling, highlighting the approach taken by adoption competent counselors. As an adoption...

Let’s be honest, if left unchecked, marriage can become monotonous.  Intimacy decreases as individuals have their daily routines. Spouses...

If you’ve had any connection with the outside world, you have probably noticed the increased attention being given to sexual harassment. ...