by Javan | Jan 15, 2016 | Individual Therapy, Relationships
We don’t often think about the realm between expectation and reality. Usually, people move through life believing and trusting that everyday expectations and big picture expectations will pan out. Expectations can be what we make up in our minds about how... by Javan | Nov 20, 2013 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Good, emotional health isn’t just about knowing what goes wrong. It’s also about knowing what works! Do you know what works for you. Knowing your own strengths, your own happiness, and where you feel grounded is important for good, emotional health. Doing... by Javan | Nov 1, 2013 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Managing stress in a constantly spinning world is challenging. Stress creates anxiety, worry, and a sense of loss. Life isn’t about how much you do, but the quality of what you do. It’s about quality of life, not quantity. It’s about quality of work,... by Javan | Aug 18, 2013 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Life can be very demanding. Between work, kids, spouse, bills, planning, doing….all of it. Relationships take a lot of work. Marriage takes a ton of work. Have you wondered why your partner stopped listening to you? Over time, relationships can become... by Kathy | May 26, 2013 | Marriage
I was reminded again this week about one thing that trips most couples up. . . the fantasy relationship. Fantasy husband would help me around the house. No, he would want to help me! He would listen to me share my struggles with kids, work, life and he would have an...