Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but children can take it particularly hard. Here’s how you can help your child cope.

Not many of us will get through life without facing our own share of challenges. But some people experience not just stress and strife, but actual trauma.

In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.”

Men have feelings, just as much as women have feelings, they simply select to store them away and get to them later. For this reason, most men buck at the idea of going to therapy to communicate their feelings.

We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change.

And yet, how many of us allow ourselves to be vulnerable?

Relationships can enrich our lives, but they can also cause damage. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or significant other, any relationship comes with its share of challenges.

When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?”

Simply put, the goal of the Gottman Method, created by husband and wife therapists Drs. John and Julie Gottman, improve communication and ultimately increases trust, respect, and intimacy.

Let’s face it, relationships are tricky and it’s important that you and your partner are 100% open and honest with one another before tying the knot.

Codependency is a term that describes an unhealthy or unbalanced relationship where one person’s needs are met while the others aren’t.

When we first fall in love with that special someone, we want to spend all of our time together.

With the warmer months here, it’s a great time to get into some healthy mental habits, so you’ll be ready to fight the blues come fall.

Have you ever apologized to a loved one and found that the apology was not well received?

The first step in finding a counselor is to research the counselors in your area in order to find one who specializes in, or has experience in, helping people with needs similar to yours.  

Self-care looks different for everyone. Since the whole point of self-care is to do something that make you feel good, it is important that you find activities that have that desired effect.