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Jun6 Signs It’s Time for Marriage Counseling
Your marriage, like all others, will have its bumps in the road during which you and your spouse will not feel as close to one another. Typically, these are short-lived stints and you two will resume your bond. However, there are certain types of disharmony that tell you it’s time for marriage counseling. 1. Arguments: Having
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JunMarriage Myths: Unconditional Love or Nothing
A largely perpetuated marriage myth is that a marriage must be founded and reinforced with unconditional love or the marriage is doomed. This slippery slope of thinking allows free reign of unchecked damaging thoughts and behaviors to run rampant in your marriage that will result in resentment and disconnection. How Can the Demand for Unconditional
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JunI Think I Just Had My First Panic Attack! What Do I Do?
As a psychotherapist I know that panic attacks are frightening. People often describe the experience as feeling like they’re having a heart attack. Others experience an overwhelming feeling of impending doom. If you think you’ve experienced your first panic attack, you may be wondering what to do next. First, let’s take a look at the common symptoms
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JunThere is No Right or Wrong Way to Grieve
A common misconception concerning the process of grieving is that it is associated with the loss of an important person in your life. However, the pains of grief can be experienced over any major loss, such as the death of a pet, ending of a romantic relationship or friendship, divorce, loss of a job, diagnosis of a
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JunIt’s Never Too Late to Move Forward from Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a trauma that greatly affects your life on many levels, but the extent of its impact depends upon your coping tools. Regardless of how long you have been battling with the terrible ordeal you suffered, a licensed, extensively trained and significantly experienced trauma counselor can guide you to a safe place of
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JunHow Virtual Affairs Can Be as Dangerous as Actual Physical Affairs
Virtual affairs, also known as online affairs, are often viewed as harmless indulgences, because physical interactions do not take place. These virtual affairs can begin from an ad placed in the personals section, through a dating app or a social media account with someone the individual knows. Typically, these affairs consist of messaging, texting, sharing
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JunCommon Reasons to Seek a Marriage Counselor
When a relationship breaks down, a marriage counselor can help a couple overcome their issues, and start building a more meaningful relationship. There are many reasons why couples seek out a marriage counselor San Diego, but some of the most common reasons include: Negative Communication When communication has become negative, couples often seek out counseling. Negative communication
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JunWhy Getting Counseling Before Marriage is a Great Idea
Marriage counseling – a scary thought – right? Many couples think that marriage counseling is only needed when divorce is imminent, but it is very beneficial to go to counseling before marriage. You’re going to spend the rest of your life with one person, so you want to make sure that you’re both on the same
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JunWhat To Expect From Couples Therapy
If you feel you and your spouse are at a communication impasse in your marriage, you may find you benefit from couples therapy. Also known as couples counseling or relationship counseling, couples therapy can benefit your union both short-term and long-term. Here’s what you can expect from your first couples therapy session. Couples therapy is
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JunSurviving the Loss of a Loved One with Grief Counseling
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult events in the human experience. Everyone goes through it at one time or another, but not everyone grieves the same. Some cling to anger, some to guilt, and others to feelings of loneliness and emptiness. These feelings are completely normal and should be confronted, but
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