What are blended families? Did you know that 1300 new stepfamilies aka “blended families,” are forming every day (US Bureau of Census, 2023)? Blended families take on many forms, each situation is unique and usually complex. Some common types of blended families include, but are not limited to the [...]
Getting married is incredibly exciting, so why would we need premarital counseling beforehand? We’ve been together for years and are practically married already. What could a therapist possibly tell me about my partner that I don’t already know? If we need counseling before marriage, maybe we shouldn’t be getting married [...]
Codependency is an unhealthy relationship dynamic where one person gives someone whatever they demand and emotionally manipulates them. This might sound like a hostage situation, and truly it can look like one from the outside! From this standpoint, overcoming codependency is vital. The people involved might know deep down [...]
Everything that is living grows and changes. Though we would like to keep certain things the way they are, life is constantly moving and becoming new. To keep up with all these changes, it’s important to be adaptable and to recognize the ever-changing nature of life and relationships. This [...]
As social beings, our wellness and fulfillment in life are tied to our relationships. Being able to have someone you can share your life with and a community you have around you is one of the most important aspects of our lives. It helps us enjoy life, cope with [...]
Being a parent is hard. The responsibility of keeping children alive and healthy, teaching them to do that for themselves, and helping them become functional members of society is a lot. Throw in jobs, homes, pets, activities, and maybe a dash of mental health issues and the whole thing [...]
When we take marriage vows, we pledge our fidelity or faithfulness to God and our spouse. While we may enjoy rich and diverse relationships with family, friends, and others, there are certain aspects of the marital bond unique to the marital partnership that exclude emotional affairs and infidelity. When [...]
If you are engaged (or thinking of getting engaged), going to premarital counseling with your future spouse would be a wise thing to do. The Bible reveals to us that marriage is God’s idea. It is intended to be a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, and [...]
Being in a long-distance relationship is not for the faint of heart. Trying to grow and cultivate a relationship, consider the possibility of marriage, and simply enjoy the friendship of your significant other is much more challenging when you don’t get to spend much time together in person. There [...]
What does the Bible say about marriage? Learn more from this article about Scripture verses about married life. In any society, ideas and values change over time, and that relates to marriage as much as to any other subject. In recent times, more and more Americans are choosing to [...]
Keller Christian Counseling is an association of licensed professional counselors. We are experienced at helping people of all ages find hope and healing for a wide variety of struggles.
