Relationships require work, we all know this. We are human beings, and we will mess up from time to time. The crucial thing is how you respond to being hurt. Our responses really can make or break our relationships. You should never ignore the hurtful behavior. Confrontation can be an effective way of dealing [...]
How can you know when it's time to go to a family counselor? For one thing, you don't have to wait until your family is in crisis mode. In fact, it's a much better idea to start viewing family counseling services as regular maintenance for your family to function well, before the rubber hits [...]
Certain spouses scoff at the idea of an emotional affair. If a spouse didn’t cross a physical boundary, then they don’t see the harm in flirtatious relationships outside of their marriage. Yet, emotional affairs can be just as destructive as physical infidelity. What does an emotional affair look like? At work your hire an [...]
References “Intimate Allies” by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III “And Adam said, ‘This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: [...]
Chemical dependency is an issue that spreads far and wide. Millions are held captive by alcohol abuse and drug addiction, which are arguably the two leading forms of chemical dependency. However, there tends to be an element of stigma surrounding drug and alcohol dependency of this sort. Many believe that it is a problem [...]
Maybe you stumbled across this article after another night full of frustration. You and your spouse have tossed around the divorce word more than once. Or maybe it’s been years since you’ve had a fight with your spouse because you’ve emotionally checked out of the relationship. The only thing keeping your marriage intact is [...]
There are any number of reasons why a child may have anger issues. For example, they might be dealing with a major change in their life or have a disability that is a constant frustration for them. All children are born with unique dispositions and there are some life factors that result in an [...]
Where do you start the conversation with your unfaithful spouse after the affair? Questions are probably rushing through your brain, but you also wonder if you can handle the answers. And after your spouse has lied to you so many times, can you even trust anything he or she says? Infidelity expert Dr. Shirley [...]
(References “NOT ‘Just Friends’” by Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D with Jean Coppock Staeheli) So your spouse had an affair. How do you start a conversation about what happened? Your mind is full of questions, but you’re also wondering whether you want to know the answers. You might not be sure if you can trust [...]
Sexual abuse is an incredibly difficult subject to address. It affects many people and can be a source of deep-rooted pain, shame, and emotional strife. As part of combating sexual abuse, it is vitally important for parents and guardians to be able to recognize the tell-tale signs exhibited by an abused child. We must [...]
