Fifty percent of initial marriages, sixty- seven of the next, and a massive seventy three percent of third marriages fail. These are all extremely high numbers when we are talking about the massive commitment that relationships (especially when it gets to the marriage stage) are.
We all want our relationships to be successful, and tell ourselves that we will never go as far as divorce.
Read MoreFrom time to time, I couples who see some small improvements in their relationship and decide to quit counseling right after, thinking that they have accomplished the goals that they came to achieve. They feel like they are communicating better or listening to each other better.
Makes sense that some people would want to discontinue marriage counseling or couples counseling. But….it’s important to be aware that this is still too early to graduate from therapy.
Therapists often try to warn couples that despite seeing small changes (and things being a little bit better) that continuation is necessary to make the new habits and practices truly stick.
Read MoreSo much is accomplished through the internet nowadays (just about everything)- maybe even more than occurs in person. Whether we are ready for it or not, online therapy is here; and it is definitely here for the long haul.
Read MoreIt is extremely important for you to know and understand your attachment style because it supplies you with insight into why you respond the way you do to perceived emotional disengagement. Now, that sure is a mouthful isn’t it? However, it’s quite easy to understand and catch on to.
Read MoreThere are a number of reasons for which we are writing this blog. Unfortunately, not many people are aware that there are available therapy services that are affordable and fit their budget.
For some people, an affordable option is a must have because they either don’t have insurance or simply can’t cover the seemingly outrageous costs of therapy treatment.
Others have extremely high deductibles that they just don’t have the means to pay.
Do any of these situations apply to you? What about someone that you know and love?
If that is the case, our affordable counseling option might be perfect for you!
This helps make sure that you don’t blow out your bank account simply because you need help. Everyone should be able to seek help when they need it, no matter the amount of money in their bank account.
Read MoreIf you are like most families today.. you are probably spending a lot of additional time together because of the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now wouldn’t it be amazing if all the time spent together was peaches and cream?!?! I know I would love that!
Unfortunately, this added time together for some families has caused more tension, arguments, and negativity. You wonder if you will ever get through a day without a fight. You wonder how to get your kids to listen and do what they are told to do. You wonder how to get your teen to talk to you! To make matters even worse…now there is an additional barrier because it may not feel safe to find a therapist in person.
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