Family Boundaries During the Holidays
Family Boundaries During the Holidays We hear about boundaries a lot these days, but what are they, why do we need them, and how do they show up in our families, even when kids are …
The Quiet Skill That Transforms Couples Conflict: Self-Regulation
The Quiet Skill That Transforms Couples Conflict: Self-Regulation Oftentimes, when we feel out of control in an argument, we are actually feeling out of control within ourselves. Our fight/flight response takes over; we feel overwhelmed …
In a Christian Marriage, Who’s in Charge?
In a Christian Marriage, Who’s in Charge? In the past, the issue of a power differential between men and women has been difficult to discuss objectively because it has been so highly politicized. Some believe …
The Mind-Reading Trap
The Mind-Reading Trap Your Partner Can’t Know What You’re Thinking (and That’s Okay) Have you ever expected your partner to know what you need without saying it out loud, then felt hurt when they didn’t …
Healing Together: Sex Therapy in Modern Couples Counseling
Moving Beyond Masters and Johnson: Sex Therapy Today In today’s ever-evolving landscape of relationships, the importance of addressing sexual health and intimacy in couples counseling has become more important than ever. While traditional couples therapy …
Parenting: 5 Effective Strategies for Working Parents
Surviving Chaos: Effective Strategies for Working Parents It’s a Wednesday afternoon in July. Parenting chaos is in full force. Daycares are jam-packed. I’m in the middle of presenting a hastily assembled PowerPoint on upcoming Medicaid …
