Seeing a therapist is a big decision and it can be intimidating! Picking the right therapist is hard. There are so many different types of therapists out there with so many specialties. What makes a family therapist or counselor any different (throughout this article I will use the words “therapist” [...]
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 [...]
Conflicts from resentment or toxic behavior can create discord in the family. These conflicts look different for each family depending on the dynamics of that family during the child-rearing years. Emotions of resentment can manifest and create a turbulent relationship between family members. Understanding how to implement conflict [...]
While holding onto toxic relationships isn’t healthy, neither is it helpful for us to throw away all our relationships when we encounter interpersonal challenges. Learning to forgive, extend grace, and work through relationship issues is an important life skill. We need it to navigate all sorts of relationships, whether [...]
Fear of abandonment is an overwhelming feeling which can come as a result of earlier experiences in which someone was abandoned or left alone either physically or mentally. It can also come when a person’s source of comfort and safety has been suddenly removed. The result is a feeling [...]
There are times in your life when you find that you are becoming consumed with accommodating other people. You can feel like you are taking on their problems and behaviors. This could indicate that you need to set a boundary. This can be difficult if you are a person [...]
Relationships are complex. They are unique, beautiful, stressful, and full of blessings and challenges. The relationships that we have in our formative childhood can significantly impact our adult relationships, including our romantic ones. The different styles we develop in early childhood are based on our interactions with our caregivers. [...]
Jesus Christ was one of the best orators ever, and he always used his good communication skills to preach and share God’s love. As Christians, this is our greatest mandate in life. To follow in Christ’s footsteps and use every means within our power to preach the good news [...]
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 [...]
Initiating conversations and keeping them engaging can sometimes be tricky, especially in the initial stages of a relationship. If you are intimidated by small talk, therapy can be a valuable resource for teaching you conversation starters, as well as other dating advice for men. Therapy offers a unique opportunity [...]
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