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Steps to Fighting Fair
Before you begin, ask yourself why you feel upset. Are you truly angry because your partner left the mustard on the counter? Or are you...


3 Common Myths of Christian Counseling
Some people might want to see a Christian Counselor because it resonates with their belief system, but what should you expect? Are we...


Restore Intimacy in 4 Steps
Is your marriage lacking intimacy? Has the affection gone from your relationship? As a marriage therapist, this is one of the primary...


Effective Parenting in a Changing World
Parenting is the most challenging job there is. No debates necessary. The stakes are high. Effective parents set out to rear productive,...


Mental Health in the African American Community
With it being Black History Month I wanted this blog to focus on mental health in the African American community. Mental Health...


More Love: Parents and Poop
What’s really happening in the brains of new parents? When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we were showered with...


More Love: Building Love Maps
This month’s Love Series will help you with rediscovering love through a fun activity called Love Maps! Celebrating Valentine’s Day...


More Love: Open Relationships
As we are in the month of love, I want to talk about all different types of intimate relationships. There are couples, “throuples”,...


More Love: Adoptive Parents
When I first started this blog post I had a pretty straightforward idea of what it would look like. I was going to describe adoption as...


More Love: Accepting Influence
Think about the first big argument with your spouse. Can you even remember? Thinking back, was it absurd? I’m going to quickly share...


More Love: Marriage Reboot
Twenty-two. That’s how many years of marriage I have under my belt. I met my husband while I was a senior in high school. I can remember...


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


Feelings vs Thoughts
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...


Client Questions, Part 2
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:...


Marriage Shouldn’t Be Fair
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...


5 Signs You’re Gonna Make It
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...


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


Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask Your Therapist: Part 1
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,...


Mom Guilt
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...


Resolutions: It’s the Final Countdown!
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...
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