“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” —Winnie the Pooh
This is where we can set ourselves apart from others and this day; by doing the little things every day to make our partner feel what we aspire them to feel on Valentine’s Day. It’s the small things done often that make the biggest impact in our relationships. When I say ‘the little things,’ I truly mean the little things.
Read MoreDid Valentine’s Day sneak up on you? And now you’re desperately trying to think of a way to make it special. Procrastination is not uncommon when it comes to valentine’s day. This year you still have time. Try these tips to help your valentine’s day go as smooth as possible.
Read MoreThe start of a new year signals the chance to create a clean slate. A chance to reflect, take stock, and make changes that will help us become the best versions of ourselves. Sounds good, right?
Read MoreAre you the type to set New Years Resolutions? Or, do you avoid them knowing that you’re unlikely to follow through? I always make loose new year’s resolutions. They help me achieve personal and/or professional growth.
Read MoreHolidays Are Notorious for Being Stressful. On top of your already busy life, you have holiday-related tasks to attend to. Thus, leaving you with so much to do and so little time to do it.
You may have noticed your stress level rising. You may have also become irritable, and you’re snapping at the people around you. Or, you’ve lost sleep worrying about everything that has to get done before the holidays arrive.
Read MoreYou just found out your partner cheated on you. Now what? Do you leave? Do you give your parent a second chance? Can trust even be rebuilt?
Trust is the foundation to a healthy relationship, so what do you do when that foundation has been destroyed?
Rebuilding trust after an affair is hard and painful, but it is possible.
Read MoreYou may find parts of this season thrilling and enjoyable. Yet, there’s a part of you that dreads the stress, hustle, and bustle that holiday festivities bring. If left unchecked, it’s easy to let holiday stress overwhelm you with anxiety. Thus, keeping you from enjoying the most wonderful time of the year.
Read MoreAre you starting to think about the holidays and feel your stress and anxiety levels increasing? You’re not alone.
Often, during the holidays your schedule gets thrown out of whack and your attention shifts towards purchasing gifts and preparing holiday meals.
Read MoreA romantic vacation is a valuable tool for affirming the bond between couples. A change in the physical environment can put a new perspective on a relationship. In a healthy relationship, every new experience will add depth to the shared meaning of you and your partner. Here are a few romantic getaways in North Carolina that will enrich any relationship.
Read MoreWhen we picture therapy, we often think of a room with a couch, a lamp, a plant but in an age of social distancing, therapy (like just about everything else in our lives) has gone virtual.
Online therapy has become more important than ever and connecting virtually is the new norm.
Read MoreFor some, a rigid routine can feel restricting, even debilitating at times. Still, it's important to remember that we all entered the world with a demand for consistent and predictable patterns to learn how to function. When we are young, we must first ensure that our basic needs for safety and nourishment are fulfilled before forming meaningful connections with our caregivers and environment.
Read MoreIt's not always when both partners agree to take a specific route in their relationship. For instance, a wife might feel like they need couple's therapy while the husband doesn't see things that way. This presents a challenging situation. If you are faced with this dilemma, you might want to know whether or not couples therapy will work if one partner isn't on board. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreKeep what’s most important to you. Using EMDR is a proven way to improve your relationships.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people self-manage and heal from memories of disturbing and traumatic life experiences that cause disruption in their lives long after the disturbing or traumatic experiences have happened.
Read MoreLooking at a long-lasting marriage from the outside, it may seem as though their relationship has always been perfect. Yet, this is hardly ever the case. Instead, this couple would likely have worked through several bumps through the years, enabling them to improve their bond.
Read MoreWhen you live with someone who has a different personality and preferences, you are bound to make them angry or get angry sometimes. That’s normal.
Read MoreInfidelity is one of the most painful experiences that anybody can go through in a relationship, few people will be able to deal with the sudden breakdown of trust in a positive manner. While some can overcome this pain over time, others can find it more difficult.
Read MoreSometimes, you will only find out that your partner is a narcissist after you get married. It’s not that there won’t be any red flags as you are dating, but usually many of the traits become clearer once you say I do. Being married to a narcissist is difficult.
Read MoreDivorce is hard on families, no matter the circumstances of the separation, and often kids are the ones who have the hardest time transitioning into a new normal. This is especially true when it comes to remarriage.
Read MoreIf lack of sex is the elephant in the room, the idea of broaching the topic with your wife might seem as uncomfortable as being a teenager and having that sex talk with your parents. But it’s possible to bring the issue to the table and hash it out in a way that brings the “birds and the bees” back to your marriage.
Read MoreWhen negative patterns develop in family dynamics, each person involved is detrimentally affected. Left untouched, these patterns worsen, creating a cold, divided dynamic that creates needless suffering. Even in families where consistent conflict isn’t present, family counseling has the potential to deepen understanding, respect, and care for one another in a completely new way.
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