If the idea of ‘emotional bonding’ brings up terrifying images of a treetop ropes course or falling backward into someone’s arms, don’t worry. That’s not what we have in mind. This piece covers small, simple, everyday steps you can take to get closer to your family....
If there is anything worse than a sexless marriage, it’s talking about it with a stranger. At least, that’s how the prospect of addressing it with a therapist can feel. Yet just dismissing your non-existent sex life and going on with your life could be the nail in the...
You hardly ever argue, but that could be because you barely see one another, let alone engage in conversation. Your life has become a predictable routine: go to work, come home, zone out. He spends weekends watching sports. You prefer outings with your friends. If you...
A lingering misconception about family therapy is that it is only for families with severe issues: Mom is gripped with crippling anxiety and depression, unable to function. Or, Dad’s cheating has rocked the foundation of the marriage so badly that it’s in danger...
It’s not uncommon for people to approach their pastor with all sorts of issues, including marital woes. In fact, a wonderful aspect of being part of a congregation is the level of support available. Yet, with deep-seated marital issues or marital problems that keep...
Much of our identity and ideas about how to safely navigate the world are formed when we’re young. As any adult can attest, children are waaaaay too underqualified to make these big decisions. Yet when kids grow up in dysfunctional households, that’s often exactly...
