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...
You spent years assuring yourself that when he quit drinking, life would be perfect. Peace would come after he set the bottle down. He managed to stay away from alcohol a few times in the past, but always relapsed. This time, you’re determined not to let that...
Sometimes it looks like a conflict that jumps from small to huge in seconds. Sometimes it looks like a spouse who is home, but hard to reach. Sometimes it looks like walking carefully around moods, distance, silence, or reactions you do not fully understand. If you...
What have we all heard about long distance relationships? They don’t work. Of course, this isn’t always true. Long-distance relationships can work; they just have some unique challenges you need to be aware of. If you’re loving your partner from afar, here are four...
