If you are like me the first day of summer throws me off kilter a bit. My kids are home from school, my work schedule gets a little bit inconsistent, there’s more daylight (which means more stuff to do!), and, … Continue reading
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3 Step, No-Hassle Summer Schedule
June 9th, 2015Getting the most from your therapy sessions
May 7th, 2013Small changes can lead to big results! Coming to therapy is a big decision. Individuals come to therapy for personal, marriage, and family issues. Therapy works because of the relationship between you and your counselor. He or she will help you achieve insight … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
May 6th, 2013Why see a therapist? The reasons people choose to see a therapist vary. Therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of problems such as depression, loss, marital strife, parent-child concerns, or emotional distress. Some people need help getting through … Continue reading
Two Parenting Mistakes and Time Management
February 28th, 2013Nobody’s perfect. In an age of two working parents, single parent homes, co-parenting, blended families, and just plain normal moms and dads doing the best they can, mistakes will be made. Mistake number one: Too tired to parent. This is … Continue reading
After an Affair: Affair Recovery for Couples After Infidelity has Occurred
February 21st, 2013The tough work after an affair starts with the revelation. Once both the partners are aware of the infidelity and the choice is made to stay married then it’s time to dive into the recovery process. In my experience helping … Continue reading
Drug Use Among Teenagers
February 14th, 2013The pronouns ‘he’ and ‘she’ are alternated for brevity. When parents are struggling with their teen using drugs or alcohol, they may choose therapy as an option. After the initial relief, however, comes the surprise at the amount of work … Continue reading
The Life Cycle: from Birth to Funerals
January 21st, 2013Life cycle events between birth and death are specific to families and cultures. What happens on the first day of school? What do families do to celebrate weddings or graduations? These are good questions to ask as you observe the … Continue reading
Infidelity in Elder Care
January 14th, 2013When two nursing home residents Art and Frieda started to hold hands, kiss, and generally enjoy one another’s company, family members became livid. Why? Art and Frieda are married, however, not to each other. When family members tried to intervene … Continue reading
Affair Recovery: How to Recover After an Affair
January 7th, 2013In my years counseling, I have worked with several couples through the tragedy of sexual, emotional, and now the common financial cheating. I have seen some amazing recoveries. Couples who recover use affair recovery as an opportunity to create the … Continue reading
