Marriage Issues

Is Your Relationship On The Rocks?[Signs You Will Benefit From A Couples Counseling]

December 15, 2019November 29, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

Every marriage goes through a bumpy road, and sometimes, it may seem hopeless because you have both grown so tiresome about all the issues that are thrown at your relationship. Before ending a once magical bond with your spouse, consider seeking professional help. “Couples therapy is designed to bring out the best in you and your partner, strengthening the quality of your relationship, as a point of balance, allowing you to deal with issues in ways that support you to grow as individuals and a couple,” says Athena Staik, Ph.D.

You may never know how much it could benefit you individually and as a couple. “[I]f we have the tools to understand, empathize, listen to and connect with our partners within and outside of conflict, we can have the fulfilling relationships that we were meant to have,” according to licensed marriage and family therapist Robyn D’Angelo.

Why You Need Couples Counseling Before Marriage

December 15, 2019November 22, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

[Invest In Something You Want To Last]

Marriage is a lifetime commitment, and that means to put your 100% to it. Often, people get so caught up in the feeling of being in love that they forget a relationship is more than just rainbows and butterflies. There are several things to take into consideration especially if they haven’t been dating for a long while. “[I]f we have the tools to understand, empathize, listen to and connect with our partners within and outside of conflict, we can have the fulfilling relationships that we were meant to have,” according to licensed marriage and family therapist Robyn D’Angelo.

Signs You Are An Emotionally Unstable Person

December 23, 2019November 15, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

In life, both opportunities and hindrances to success are disguised in many forms. It is hard to figure out which is which because we may have grown used to a situation making us unaware of its impact on our lives. For instance, our behavior is based on our life experiences. We learn to change and … Read moreSigns You Are An Emotionally Unstable Person

Tips From A Psychiatrist: Simple Ways Mothers Can Keep The Family Relationship Tight

December 15, 2019November 8, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

“Motherhood is all-consuming. There are parts of who we were before we had children that get lost. I voluntarily stopped work and embraced motherhood wholeheartedly. I felt like I had less value in society’s eyes because I only contributed within my own family.” This was the personal recount of a licensed psychologist named Kellie … Read moreTips From A Psychiatrist: Simple Ways Mothers Can Keep The Family Relationship Tight

I Had To Seek Online Therapy For My Teenage Daughter

December 15, 2019November 1, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

I admit, I never imagined that raising a teenage daughter can become so challenging. I never thought that that once sweet, bubbly angel could make me lose my sanity. My daughter, Eve, turned 15 just three months ago. She used to be jolly and smart, but now, she started to display erratic behavior that affects the whole family. She’s not our only child. We have two others younger than her which makes it more complicated because her behavior affects them too.

A Father’s Honest Words – When I Learned That My Son Has ASD

December 15, 2019October 25, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

When my wife confirmed that our son has some neurodevelopmental delay disorder, at first, I was in denial. Does this mean that my son is mentally ill? That was my first thought. He is crazy. Or is he not? What is wrong with my son? And why did he have this “issue,” as … Read moreA Father’s Honest Words – When I Learned That My Son Has ASD

Things To Keep In Mind Before Going To A Couples Counseling

December 15, 2019October 18, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

Things To Keep In Mind Before Going To A Couples Counseling People go to couples counseling before finally deciding to get a divorce and go separate ways. It’s their last resort in trying to patch up their relationship. In all fairness, it’s a well-meaning sign that there’s still hope in saving the … Read moreThings To Keep In Mind Before Going To A Couples Counseling

Therapy For My ASD/ADHD Child

December 15, 2019October 11, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

The teachers of my son sort of pushed me to have him assessed by a neurodevelopmental pediatrician. A neurodevelopmental pediatrician is a specialist that engages in the interactive therapy of young children with issues like Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, and other conditions relating to behavioral … Read moreTherapy For My ASD/ADHD Child

Divorce Counseling

December 15, 2019October 4, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

“There is a plethora of emotions to work through, your living conditions are different, and even your daily routine has been completely altered. Life as you knew it will just never be the same. Healing from a divorce and eventually moving on with your life takes time and effort,” says Kurt Smith, Psy.D., … Read moreDivorce Counseling

Divorce Counseling: Making Things Easier For The Family

December 15, 2019September 30, 2019 by Lonnie Clark

Source: pixabay.com Counseling is not only for couples that want to save their marriage. Ironically, it is also effective for those who have decided to go through a divorce and would like to go through it as smoothly and as easily as possible for the couples and the family as a whole. Divorce can be … Read moreDivorce Counseling: Making Things Easier For The Family