It can be scary to come to therapy for the first time. Many people are unsure of what to expect and even how the process of therapy works. In this quick video, I’ll give you some basics of what to expect in therapy for the first time.
Tips to Help You Find a Marriage Therapist
Every time we have moved, I have had to go through the process of finding new doctors, new music teachers, new babysitters, and new sports teams. Each one is a stressful and time-consuming process.
I don’t want to invest money and time into something I’m not going to be pleased with. The first thing I usually do is start asking for recommendations. I ask my neighbors and friends from church and look online for reviews. Eventually I find new doctors, music teachers, babysitters, and sports teams that I am pleased with, but it was certainly a process.Continue Reading
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy
When couples start exploring the option of therapy, they are often unaware of the different approaches therapists may use to help them. It’s important to understand that not all couples therapy is created equal. You are looking for deep and lasting change that will help you feel safe and secure in your relationship again. It is important to find an approach to therapy that will help you achieve that goal.
What to do When You and Your Spouse Have Different Love Languages
Question: I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to help each other express affection in the others love language when his is my lowest score and mine is his lowest score. For example, my highest is words of affirmation and lowest is physical touch. His highest is physical touch and lowest is words of affirmation. We both try hard and put in effort for what doesn’t come naturally, and that counts for something for sure, but I feel like we are missing something… Any thoughts or tips you wouldn’t mind sharing? I’m sure we aren’t the only ones with this issue. Thanks!
In this quick video, I answer this question and offer some helpful tips for meeting your partner’s needs and staying connected – even when you and your partner have different love languages.
What are Boundaries and Why Do They Matter?
How to Say No
Do you find it hard to say no when other people ask things of you? Are you worried about what they may think of you, or do you always feel an obligation to help? This can be especially challenging over the holidays when different people want your help or you attendance at more than you can commit to. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of permission to say no without feeling guilty about it. This quick video will show you how.
