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Making Friends of Coworkers: How Close Is Too Close?
With the growth of social media and the constant connection through smartphones, our personal and work lives are blending more than ever. We connect with people on LinkedIn, Instagram, ... Read More
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On the Road to a New Relationship, Stay Alert to Red Flags
Our vehicle side-view mirrors warn us “objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear,” and I’ve found a similar distortion tends to occur in dating. Often in a new relationship, ... Read More
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Sexual Expression and Sexuality: When ‘Problems’ Aren’t
Many of the people I see in my practice have come to consult with me about an issue they have with their sexual behaviors. A number of them are seeking help after violating a spousal or ... Read More
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Surviving Relational Aggression: Tips for Adults and Girls
Establishing and maintaining healthy friendships is one of the most important tasks adolescents, especially girls, face in their daily lives. Many girls spend a large portion of their day ... Read More
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Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of Divorce
Steve and Rebecca have been together for seven years, married for four, and have one toddler. Since the birth of their child, arguments between Steve and Rebecca have escalated to the point ... Read More
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The Value of Anger: 16 Reasons It’s Good to Get Angry
“The angry man is aiming at what he can attain, and the belief that you will attain your aim is pleasant.” —Aristotle Anger has a negative reputation when compared to positive emotions ... Read More
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‘Why Do I Do That?’ The Silent Sway of the Threat Response
Humans are complex creatures. We operate on many levels simultaneously, and not all of these levels are in our conscious awareness. Therein lies the potential for internal conflict, which ... Read More
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Words Matter: How Language Affects How You Relate, Part 1
Words are powerful. While this is not breaking news, there is often little consideration given to the effects of language and how it is used. Further, beyond one’s intentions in using ... Read More
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How a Person with Narcissism Responds to a Perceived Offense
Many people are simply not educated on the concept of the “narcissistic wound,” also known as the narcissistic injury, and are in for a wrath beyond comprehension when they offend a ... Read More
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Are Unmet Expectations Causing Your Relationship Issues?
People who come to couples counseling often want to know: What is the most common problem couples experience? Some assume it is either financial disagreements or sexual issues, but while ... Read More
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Changes in the Parent-Child Relationship After Divorce
When couples get married, they generally do so with the intention that the marriage will be for a lifetime, but the reality is divorce is a common experience. Year after year, many marriages ... Read More
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Learning to Trust Again After Gaslighting
Gaslighting is in the news these days. In simple terms, to gaslight is to treat another person in a way that makes them doubt their own perceptions. We can see this behavior on a large ... Read More
