Breakups aren’t usually mutually agreed upon or if they are, it’s a pretty rare phenomenon. When one person in the couple is left to pick up the pieces of an ended relationship, it can take a while to cope with not seeing, speaking, or texting that person every day—or several…
You decide to wear a dress instead of your regular attire of blue jeans and a T-shirt when you meet your family for dinner one night, and your sister gives you a compliment that doesn’t really seem flattering at all. She says she doesn’t usually like what you wear, but…
It’s no secret that our country has become more and more divided over the last year. Americans are often found arguing about politics, religious views, or racial issues. It is not uncommon for me to hear people talk about how differing opinions on sensitive issues have created division amongst family…
If your mailbox is any indication that invitations to weddings are far and few between these days, it may not be a coincidence. People are waiting for the right time to marry. It’s a fact that Americans are putting off marriage until later. A U.S. Census Bureau survey demonstrates this…
Love—this simple word has been a conversation of philosophers, the subject of poems and books and a topic studied by scientists for centuries. People try to grasp what it is exactly. In fact, “What is love?” was the most searched phrase on Google in 2012. Still, there are debates about…
Of all the acquaintances and friendships you may collect over a lifetime, there is a title reserved for that one person you can count on, trust with your secrets and spend time doing fun things or nothing at all—a best friend. You have designated one individual out of more than…
My husband and I will have been married 24 years in July. We started dating (on and off) since we were 17. We have two wonderful teenagers and we own a new business together. Our lives are full of many wonderful things, but at this time they are also filled…
Communication is an important part of all relationships. To build a strong relationship you must learn how to communicate effectively with your partner. Sometimes that communication includes arguing. Let’s imagine a scenario. It’s been a long day and you’re finally home and seated on the couch with your partner, in…
We need to talk. Few words strike fear in the heart more than these four little words. What follows these words is rarely positive. If you have recently experienced a breakup, they may be all too familiar. Oftentimes in relationships, both members are experiencing turmoil, but when the final breakup…
Service dogs are most commonly thought of as helping the physically impaired. However, as mental health becomes a more acceptable topic, psychiatric service dogs are starting to make a public appearance. Psychiatric service dogs help people cope with a mental disorder and improve their quality of life with specifically trained…
When we think about the holidays, most of us look forward to experiencing a time of fun, family, and repeating traditions we hold dear. Unfortunately, this can also be a challenging time for those that have experienced a divorce. Whether the divorce happened in the last few months, or many…
Counseling tips for Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries with Others.
