Overcoming Pain and Suffering, Part 1 of 2
Pain is an inevitable part of life. Throughout life, whether in childhood or in late adulthood, we may experience difficulties such as traumas, deaths, divorces, fractured or broken relationships, natural disasters, and many other painful events. The emotions we experience from these can be intense and overwhelming, and we may not know what to do with them. Often times in order to survive, we do the best we can with what we have. The problem, however, is that facing pain and suffering can impair our ability to function in life. To actually...
read moreNational Marriage Week 2012
From Prepare-Enrich… For many people, a new year brings resolutions to improve different aspects of their lives. Striving to maintain better physical or financial health is a worthy goal, but what about improving the health of relationships? National Marriage Week originated in the U.K. in 1996 and has since spread to several countries, including the United States. National Marriage Week USA runs every year from February 7-14. It is a creative campaign that coincides with the Valentine’s Day holiday in an attempt to deepen and...
read moreWhy Premarital Counseling?
One of the most common questions I get from engaged couples is, “What are the benefits of premarital counseling?” Since it’s often asked, I thought I would share a few of my thoughts here in hopes that it will help you gain a better understanding as you look into premarital counseling. Build on strengths. Premarital counseling is a great opportunity for couples to identify the strengths of their relationship and build on them. Having a healthy relationship is a good thing, but it’s even better when each person knows...
read moreKeeping New Year’s Resolutions
So we’re just over two weeks into the new year and many people are probably struggling with their resolutions. It’s very common, and we all do it. We make big plans and then a few days later ask ourselves, “What was I thinking?!” in sheer disappointment. Well, maybe it’s not quite as dramatic as that but you get the idea. To help with these resolutions, I want to share a simple acronym that will hopefully enable you to revise (if necessary) and refine your goals for 2012 so that you maximize your ability to...
read moreBoundaries: What Are They?
In my practice, I talk a lot about boundaries. They’re an important part of life and relationships, and are the foundation for healthy living. But what are they? This article will give you a brief overview of what boundaries are, including some examples of boundaries, and why they’re important so that you have a better understanding and appreciation for them in your life. What Are They Most people think boundaries are as simple as saying “no” to someone else. While they may include this, they are much broader and more...
read moreNew Design and Blog!
Welcome to my newly redesigned website, which now includes a blog! I will be using the blog for a few different purposes: To let you know about new features to my website; To alert you to important changes with my practice (such as scheduling); To write some helpful ideas, tips, insights, and information that you might find helpful for dealing with your issues. I chose to redesign the website to make it simpler, cleaner, and easier to navigate. I hope you find that this is the case, or if this is your first time here, that you are able to...
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