Divorce is a tragedy of the heart. I don't encourage it and I certainly don't judge anyone who has had to go through it. Sadly, I have joined those ranks recently myself. No...
Divorce Is A Tragedy Of The Heart
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Category: Divorce
Holiday Stress at Family Gatherings (or Finding Joy in New Traditions)
Holiday stress associated with family gatherings is a common topic of conversation and the subject of many jokes. A client brought me a package of cocktail napkins with an...
Angry Men . . . Passive Women
Imagine a guy driving his speedboat down the river. It’s a gorgeous day, the water is smooth like glass, and he’s zooming along having a great boat ride. He thinks it’s the...
Angry Women . . . Passive Men
She practically levitated off my couch. The anger this woman had been storing for years was spilling out of her and all her husband could do was sink deeper into the sofa. By...
Sitting In Your Stuff
”I feel like a crappy husband and father.” This was the response I got from a client recently when I asked him how he felt after seeing the movie, Courageous. I was intrigued...
Courage – The Mysterious Hidden Power Pellet
Courage and Recovery: Finding Strength Through Counseling in Carmel, Indiana The word courage has been on my mind recently. And I’ve realized something powerful: courage is a...
Dating – The “Dumpit” List
The “Dumpit” List: A Guide to Healthy Dating After Divorce in Carmel, Indiana Everyone has heard of a bucket list. But what about a “dumpit” list? If you are dating after a...
Divorce – Fear of Being “One of Those People”?
Understanding Codependency and Divorce: Counseling Support in Carmel, Indiana Many clients facing divorce often say something like, “I don’t want to be one of those people!” What...
Counseling – About Christy Aloisio
How Did I Get Into Counseling? I was born and raised in Indianapolis with an older brother and a younger brother (yes, I do have middle child syndrome). I attended Decatur...
Behind the Veil of Enmeshment
Understanding Enmeshment During an Affair: Insights from Marriage Counseling In my years as a marriage counselor, I’ve seen many clients become completely lost in the throes of...
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