by Karen | Aug 9, 2015 | Family Counseling
Why do I have to ask him over and over again to take out the trash? I have heard this or a similar question more than once during a first session with couples. Sounds petty? It is not. Unless the object of the question is a complete narcissist, in which case this blog... by Nancy | Jul 13, 2015 | Divorce, Marriage, Uncategorized
People ask me now and again, what is the key to staying married for the long haul? My parents are about to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, and it is obvious to anyone who knows them that they are still absolutely in love with each other. What is it about... by Nancy | May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today we’re going to talk a little bit about parenting. Specifically, I want to address the balance between love and discipline. Have you ever thought about the need for a balance between these two necessary elements for solid parenting? In order to illuminate the... by Javan | May 17, 2015 | Anger, Anxiety, Communication
Maneuvering through your own reactions takes understanding and knowledge of yourself. How you learned to manage your disappointment and frustration over the years contributes to your inability to fulfill your needs to be heard, understood, and believed by your... 
by Nancy | May 9, 2015 | Marital Therapy, Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized
What happens when your partner or friend tells you about a problem? Do you automatically go into “fix it” mode? It’s a pretty common response to want to right a wrong. Something bad has happened, someone I care about is upset, and now I’m going to make it all better....