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FAMILIES, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY: DANGERS AND CHALLENGES

Family communication has been forever changed with technology, in both positive and negative ways. Previously, I shared ideas on how […]

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There is no place for scorn in a loving relationship.

A relationship between two people is a dynamic process. A lot can change over time. The intensity of physical desire may wax and wane through to years, only to wax again when you least expect it. At times, the most predominant feelings experienced […more]

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Strengthen the friendship at the heart of your marriage

The following seven principles, based on the work of Dr. John Gottman, focus on positive interactions between individuals in a relationship. Conflict is a part of every marriage. Some conflicts may […more]

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Marriage Counseling: Is there a fixable problem here? (warning: automotive analogy)

There is a big difference between repairing your car and scrapping it and buying a new one. The thought processes and tasks involved with each solution to your car problem are completely different. The fix or scrap question is usually informed by […more]

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You become what you think about.

Where are your thoughts today? Where are they taking you? What messages are you sending yourself about yourself, the Universe, and your place in it? Are you thinking about how you are emotionally […more]

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The Courage to be True

You are the person most qualified to make the choices that shape your life. You know yourself. Trust yourself to […]

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Communication: Reframing Disappointment

Honesty, respect, and love should be the principles that guide communication within families. Sounds good. But certainly easier said than done. No where is this more true than the expression of disappointment.

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Five things you can do to help your marriage now. Number five. Change course.

If you ware unhappy with the way things are right now do something different. Change. Don’t make the mistake of […]

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New Year's Resolutions: A Counselor's Perspective

The start of the new year is a great time to think about changing your habits and lifestyle. What to lose weight? Communicate better? Pay off some debt? Become more organized? No time like the present to move your life in a healthy, more positive direction. Go for it!

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