by Nancy | Feb 26, 2016 | Affairs, Divorce, Marital Therapy, Marriage, Relationships, Separation, Uncategorized
When we think about marital love, we think about commitment and wanting that union to go the distance. We want to think and believe that our love when we’re married will never fade or go away. With a divorce rate at 50% or more in our current culture, we know... by Nancy | Feb 3, 2016 | Depression, Shame, Uncategorized
While it may seem that these words are synonyms, there is a difference between guilt and shame. A very important difference, actually. I just made myself some wild mountain blueberry coffee, so join me for a minute, hopefully with your favorite beverage, and a warm... by Javan | Jan 26, 2016 | Affairs, Communication, Relationships
Have you felt strongly about something when you’re really irritated, but then forget about that same thing like it was no big deal? Or have a bad thing happen that put you in a rage but then thought, “Never mind, I don’t want to deal with that again!... by Nancy | Dec 15, 2015 | Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Folks come to my office asking for counsel on all kinds of things. Anger issues, help with communication, depression, anxiety, marital problems, trauma or addiction recovery…the list goes on and on. When it really comes down to it though, everyone who sits on... by Nancy | Nov 28, 2015 | Self-Help, Shame, Uncategorized
Is there such a thing as constructive criticism? I was listening to a training by John and Julie Gottman, a couple of the most well-respected couples therapists and researchers, the other day, and they suggest that there really is no such thing. It is common for...