Stop Wasting Time in Traditional Premarital Counseling ~ Do This Instead

Congratulations! You’re engaged, and you couldn’t be happier. Everything is going just as you hoped and dreamed that it would.

There is so much to do and even more to plan for the big day, which is taking way too long to arrive.

All of you and your partner’s focus is going towards details, details, details. Everything has to be absolutely perfect when that long awaited day finally arrives, with nothing to mess it up!

However, in all of this hustle and bustle, couples tend to overlook the most important aspect of all; their own relationship with each other.

Premarital Counseling, Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Classes & Workshops, Lasting ConnectionJessica SchroederFebruary 13, 2023JS Therapy Group, LLC

Marriage Counseling: How to Prevent Relapse

From 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.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Hold Me Tight, Lasting Connection, Online Therapy, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederFebruary 6, 2023JS Therapy Group, LLC

Classes, Workshops and Groups, OH MY! Js Therapy helps you Overcome Your Fears of Attending

Just the other day, I was speaking with a friend of mine about how difficult it is to find a good therapist that takes their insurance and has openings in the near future. This is an issue for many people who are seeking out counseling, and in many cases, discourages them from looking any further.

Therapy classes, workshops, and groups are extremely beneficial and effective. However…

Classes & Workshops, Hold Me Tight, Lasting Connection, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederOctober 5, 2022JS Therapy Group, LLC

Four Tips for Writing a Great Love Note

On September 26, one of the most underrated holidays is celebrated: Love Note Day. As the name indicates, it includes sending love letters (a little more on the corny side) to your significant other and showing your affection in many different ways. Whether this means a short and simple note or a long and heartfelt letter, it is always nice to feel like you are appreciated and loved.

Classes & Workshops, Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Hold Me Tight, Lasting Connection, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederSeptember 19, 2022JS Therapy Group, LLC

How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Family with Repair

A few weeks ago my family and I went on a family vacation. We had a great time and I remembered a valuable lesson.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Children & Play Therapy, Family TherapyJessica SchroederJune 16, 2022

Different Attachment Styles and What They Say About You

It 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.

Addictions, Anxiety, Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Depression, Family Therapy, Classes & Workshops, Children & Play Therapy, Hold Me Tight, Lasting Connection, Online Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Teens, Trauma Therapy for Adults, Trauma Therapy for KidsJessica SchroederMarch 7, 2022JS Therapy Group, LLC

Who is Affordable Counseling for? Can It Help Me?

There 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.

Affordable Counseling, Addictions, Anxiety, Children & Play Therapy, Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Depression, Family Therapy, Online Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Teens, Trauma Therapy for Adults, Trauma Therapy for KidsJessica SchroederDecember 3, 2021JS Therapy Group, LLC

Relationship Counseling: The Process of Improving Connection in Relationships

Many people believe that for a healthy lasting relationship, the only essential is basic communication skills.

However, if you and your partner want a lasting change for the better, more effort is needed.

To do this, we need a second order change, or a change to our emotional foundation. This changes our mental and emotional domains.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Family Therapy, Hold Me Tight, Lasting Connection, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederNovember 9, 2021JS Therapy Group, LLC

All About Hold Me Tight® Relationship Enhancement Program

Do you ever feel like you are in a constant loop with your partner trying to get them to see they are the one to blame? Or maybe it is that one fight that you just keep coming back to?

The Hold Me Tight® Workshop is a program developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and aims to teach you and your partner how to get out of those terrible loops that just keep happening. No more waiting for your partner to notice you, no more hoping to be seen.

Affordable Counseling, Classes & Workshops, Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederMarch 26, 2021JS Therapy Group, LLC

An Emotionally Focused Therapist’s Take on Building Better Communication

Better communication is probably the #1 presenting issue in couples therapy and family therapy. It makes sense. Couples and families need to communicate about many things. But one thing that people do not realize is that we are always communicating. Essentially, we cannot not communicate!

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederJanuary 8, 2021JS Therapy Group, LLC

{FREE DOWNLOAD} Motivating Daily Reminders

But…we are here to help. Thanks to one of our student interns, we are happy to offer a FREE DOWNLOAD on daily reminders. You know…just like the cruise ships….only without the COVID-19. Thank goodness for that!

Addictions, Affordable Counseling, Anxiety, Children & Play Therapy, Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Trauma Therapy for Kids, Trauma Therapy for Adults, Teens, Premarital Counseling, Depression, Family TherapyJessica SchroederApril 4, 2020JS Therapy Group, LLC

It's National Hunt for Happiness Week!

Of course it’s nearly impossible to feel happy 100% of the time. We’ll also add it’s not healthy to feel happy 100% of the time. We must experience a wide range of emotions. But, nothing is wrong with feeling happy a great deal of the time.

Let’s examine some ways to increase happiness:

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Children & Play Therapy, Family Therapy, TeensJessica SchroederJanuary 19, 2020JS Therapy Group, LLC

Why Learning Communication Skills Does Not Work!

Maybe you can relate.

Sometimes it might seem like no matter what you say, it is the wrong thing. Or maybe it might seem like no matter what you say, you can't get through to your partner.

Well, we talk about some of these struggles.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Children & Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederJanuary 12, 2020JS Therapy Group, LLC

Here is a Method that is Helping Couples Stop the Arguing!

The strategies the brain uses are not always the best strategies. Sometimes we end up criticizing. After all, negative attention is better than no attention.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederOctober 13, 2019JS Therapy Group, LLC

Here's a Quick Way to Improve Every One of Your Relationships!

Whether you are thinking of an intimate relationship or a work relationship, having more positive interactions increases emotional safety and security in a relationship.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Family Therapy, Children & Play TherapyJessica SchroederOctober 7, 2019JS Therapy Group, LLC

This One Thing Could Stop An Argument!

Have you ever had this happen? You and a friend are talking about something you both saw on TV. Let's say it was one of the Shondra shows....who doesn't love those…

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Family Therapy, Premarital Counseling, TeensJessica SchroederJanuary 28, 2018

EFT: My Favorite Approach to Couples Therapy

I was sitting on my couch working my way through the DVD when it hit me over and over: this theory was going to change the way I work with couples.

Couples Counseling & Marriage Counseling, Premarital CounselingJessica SchroederJune 30, 2017Jessica Schroeder Therapy