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Is Premarital Counseling Really Necessary?
If you are getting married soon, you’ve probably reserved your venue, picked out your dress, hashed out the seating chart and bought rings. In the...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Addiction
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a type of talk therapy that is used to treat a variety of conditions....
5 Reasons Why Every Man Should Go To Therapy
Almost everyone can benefit from therapy even if they are not experiencing a crisis. Therapists can help men with a variety of issues unique to them.
Men are a lot less likely than women to seek help for all kinds of issues, including depression, medical problems, and substance abuse. The reason for this is because of the traditional role that men have taken on in our society. Historically, they are seen as unemotional, independent and tough. Although things are changing somewhat, this stereotype of men persists. The problem is that it has adverse effects on men’s health and happiness.1 So, why should men go to therapy? Counseling can benefit men in many ways. Here are just a few of them.
Is It Stress Or An Anxiety Disorder? How To Tell The Difference
Everyone gets stressed out. It is entirely normal to experience worry and stress from time to time. However, not everyone who is stressed has an...
Relapse During Recovery – Does It Equal Failure?
Relapse does not mean that your recovery has failed. Relapse is a normal part of recovery. Addiction is a chronic and complex disease. Drugs change...
4 Proven Treatments for Depression
Learn what treatments help depression.
Major depression can make you feel hopeless and helpless. You might think that you will never find the right treatment. However, this belief is not true. There is a lot that you can do to fight back against depression. Depression is treatable. Most people get better with treatment. The problem is that there are so many treatments for depression out there and not all of them are effective or even safe.
Are you wondering what treatments are available for depression that will actually help? I’ve examined tons of studies to determine what works and what doesn’t. Here are four proven depression treatments.
How To Ease The Pain Of Divorce
Tips to help you grieve a divorce — even if you chose to end the relationship. When getting married, no one is thinking about getting divorced. It...
3 Best Tools For Dealing With Anxiety
Deal with anxiety with these valuable tools. You're in bed thinking about your job or maybe your health. It's been an hour, and you can't sleep....
Co-Parenting After a Divorce: Make It Work For You
Co-parenting after a divorce is hard. Here are some tips to make it easier.
If you have ever argued with your ex-spouse in front of the kids, talked badly about the other parent while they are not around or refused to allow your ex-spouse to visit with the kids, then you are doing co-parenting all wrong. However, you are not alone. In my practice, I’ve learned that co-parenting is often one of the hardest things that come with getting a divorce.
Co-parenting is seldom easy after a divorce — and it is especially hard for couples who had a lot of marital issues. It can be difficult to overcome all of the angry feelings to focus on raising kids together. But, making co-parenting work can help give your kids security and stability. With these tips, you can make joint or shared custody a positive experience for both you and your kids.
5 Signs Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The word “narcissist” gets casually thrown around a lot. Maybe a co-worker uses the word to describe a particularly demanding boss. The media often use the word to talk about a self-centered actor or politician. To make matters even more confusing, a person who has a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be quite charismatic and likable — at least on the surface. So, how do you know if you are dealing with a person who might have narcissistic personality disorder? Here are some classic signs of narcissistic personality disorder.
Helping A Loved One With Bipolar – Do’s And Dont’s
If you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, you probably already know how important family support is for their recovery. However, it can be...
The Best Ways To Help Someone With Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States. They are far more common than bipolar disorder or depression —...
How To Help a Person With Borderline Personality Disorder
Loving someone with borderline personality disorder can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you cope. Borderline personality disorder (BPD)...
3 Ways To Express Your Anger Without Pushing Your Partner Away
It's completely normal to have arguments and disagreements in a relationship. However, expressing your anger the wrong way can instantly push your...
What Does It Mean For The Relationship When Your Partner Won’t Change?
Does your partner make promises that they don’t keep? Maybe he promises to stop spending money, but then the credit card bills keep coming in every month — higher than ever before. She swears that she won’t drink again. However, you come home from work, and she is drunk yet again. He cheated again and promised to get help. But, when you bring up marriage counseling, he balks. Do these scenarios sound familiar? If so, then you are probably wondering what it means for your relationship when your partner won’t change. Many people believe that issues will go away with time or that their partner will change if they ask enough. Unfortunately, this is hardly ever true. When a partner says one thing yet does another, it erodes trust and intimacy in a relationship. So, what can you do when your partner acknowledges a problem and promises to work on it — yet never follows through? Here are some tips from the therapists at Relationship Therapy Center.
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