Feeling anxious about Coronavirus? There are so many reasons to feel overwhelmed. Here are some tips to cope with the fear and anxiety that you may be feeling: 1. Balance the need to be informed about COVID 19 vs being obsessed. There is so much information out there...
Why do we need alone time? Alone time is underrated in our society. There is a push to be extroverted, to be around people, to not be "lonely" or a "loner." However, spending time alone can be one of the most healthy things that we do...
Build these simple five relationship habits to supercharge your relationship for the New Year. Relationships are like banks. The more deposits you put in, the more relationship resources you will have and the better your relationship will be. Your relationship bank can be built by making...
Don't know how to set boundaries with family over the holidays? Setting boundaries with family is hard, but especially over the holidays. Some people don't share that experience--they can't wait to get home for Christmas and spend time with their parents and extended families. This is...
Couples Therapy | Let's face it, after an argument, when things have cooled down, the last thing some of us want to do is bring it up again. And yet we know that talking after an argument is a good idea. Some of us don't...
(This is the second of a two part series. In part 1, I talked about what it means for wives to submit to their husbands. In part 2, I will talk about what it means to be a submissive wife in a Christian marriage. ) Part...
(What is a spiritual leader in a Christian marriage? In the first of this two part series, I’m going to talk about husbands as spiritual leaders. In part 2, I am going to talk about what it means for wives to submit to their husbands....
Emotions are part of the human experience. Everyone, however logical they appear to be, is guided at least in part by their feelings. Emotions often get a bad rap. Who hasn't heard someone say "you/he/she's so emotional!," as if it's a bad trait? In our society,...
Couples Counseling: In a healthy relationship, no one gets to have the last word all the time. Loving someone means accepting that they are a unique individual with their own thoughts and ideas. This isn’t easy. Too often, we dismiss our partner’s opinions and feelings. Sometimes...
Does Marriage Therapy Work? Marital therapy, and therapy in general, can seem like a pretty mysterious and anxiety-provoking process. People often picture opening up their deepest darkest secrets to a stranger they’ve never met. If this is what you imagine, you are right--in part. Yes, in order...
