Oct 7, 2017 | Counseling, Emotions, Marriage, Parenting
One of the most difficult stages for parents is the teen stage. Parents feel frustrated, exasperated, unappreciated, and misunderstood. Teens feel misunderstood, trapped, depressed, and disconnected from their parents. I want to share some simple tips that will help...
Oct 22, 2015 | Marriage, Relationships
No relationship is perfect, but some are a living hell. People say that “they should have listened to their gut”. Usually there are red flags at the beginning of the relationship that are ignored. Why do we tend to deny the obvious while dating? Why do we not want to...
May 4, 2015 | Counseling, Marriage, Relationships
Words have the power to encourage, enrich, and enhance. They also have the power to destroy, discourage, and drain a relationship. We can save a marriage by weighing our words carefully before they are out in the open. How many times have you said something to your...
Sep 1, 2014 | Counseling, Marriage, Relationships
All too often we hear of couples whose marriage ends in divorce due to infidelity. It is a tragic ending to something that was once beautiful, and we wonder if saving a marriage from the pain of infidelity might have been possible. I believe it is possible to...
Jul 31, 2014 | Counseling, Emotions, Goal Setting, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships
Today blended families are common and couples are interested in saving the marriage the second time around. “This time we’ll make it work!” is their motto. It is estimated that in the United States, 43 % of marriages are remarriages for at least one of the adults. A...
Jul 13, 2014 | Counseling, Marriage, Relationships, Self Esteem
Saving a marriage is something that is entirely possible, but that requires two willing spouses and a skilled counselor. Both spouses must be willing to save the marriage and undertake some important changes in their behaviors and attitudes. Changing certain behaviors...
