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In my most recent blog, I discussed what boundaries are and shared some examples of different types.  In this blog, I would like to...

I am excited to start some dialogue regarding explanation of the LGBTQIA+ community. We can all be a part of personal advocacy. For what...

What are they really though?  Often times, when we began talking about boundaries, we think of something hard and immovable; but let me...

Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. Teenagers are from some planet far, far away yet to be named! This could be why the teenage...

As you might have noticed recently, our entire office was recently challenged by our blogging queen to write a blog series on stability....

So, let me ask you, how do you define love?  When you tell your spouse you love them, what do you actually mean? This might be the most...

The struggle is real As a working mom, I will be the first to tell you that we do NOT have it easy.  But let’s be real: neither do...

I have toggled back and forth about what it means to have a work-life stability.  In my attempts to achieve balance, I’ve come to...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever read a marriage help book. (I have.) You know the ones – The Five Love Languages, His Needs Her Needs,...

Fighting Fair So often, I hear people talk about how they wish they had a perfect relationship, where they don’t fight with their...

Why Becoming Your Spouse’s Best Friend is the Ultimate Marriage Goal In our lifetime, we’ll spend more time with our partner/spouse than...

It’s not uncommon for parents to encounter anxiety in their children. All of us suffer from some level of anxiety at some point in our...

For some, it’s one of the hardest. This may be their first holiday season without a significant loved one. Or, it could be the first time...

Many things contribute to the success of a relationship. In my couples counseling work, I’ve noticed there are some things happy couples...

Anger is Our Check Engine Light I see a lot of anger in my counseling practice, which is good. Anger is like the ‘Check Engine’ light on...

happy relationship. Criticism When you criticize your partner, you are implying that you are, in some way, superior to him or her. It’s...

Love Their Mommies!  Model what love is, be emotionally engaged, give words of affirmation, and YES, even showing affection to their...

In couples therapy, I often hear stories of the wife being resentful and feeling as if she does “everything” herself around the house and...

What about those that are single? February can be brutal, when bombarded with images of couples all the time. Comparisons between self...