by Javan | May 9, 2014 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
For the purpose of this blog, I’m discussing anxiousness that many people feel that takes away their ability to be present or stable during relationship conflict. Many people experience stress as a major factor that influences their lives. Stress is really about... by Javan | May 2, 2014 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
The Shame Pimp steals your time, hope, and self-respect. What makes you doubt your abilities? What steals your joy? Becoming disillusioned by shame creates over reactions and over reaching. Sometimes even hopelessness. Shame is another layer of emotional bindings. The... by Javan | Feb 6, 2014 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
“We have communication issues.” I hear this often from couples regarding intimacy issues. So why is it so hard for people who love each other to just talk? First, we have to address what is happening before looking at what is NOT happening. What IS happening is a lack... by Javan | Dec 15, 2013 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Are you the couple that avoids and distances when you don’t agree? Or, are you the raging couple? Fighting against each other constantly? In either situation, someone is trying to control the other. Fighting or not fighting are not the only two options to getting your... by Javan | Nov 15, 2013 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Busy holiday schedules are beginning, which means good and bad stress. Remembering to balance the positive in your life with the negative experiences is important. Without balance, remaining present, positive, and having hope for the holidays can seem impossible....