9 Things Marriage Therapists Know Almost Instantly About A Couple

This is fairly spot on in my experience. Interesting to note that many couples will live with problems for 6 years before attending counselling. Don't leave it too late.

On the eve of Christmas Surely I'll have you near I'll wrap my arms around you And hold my darling dear I'll kiss those lips of wine As you stand 'neath the mistletoe My heart will follow you Everywhere you go. Happy Christmas to all the amazing couples that have been brave enough to take an in-depth look at their relationship during this past year. Each and every one of you impacts greatly on me as a therapist and I thank you all for enriching my counselling practice. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

What to Do When Your Partner Doesn’t Want to Attend Couples Counseling | World of Psychology

There are many reasons why your partner may not want to attend couples counselling, but all is certainly not lost if that is the case.

The Keys to a Successful Relationship | Psych Central

This article is FANTASTIC! I urge any couple in crisis to just consider its truth and come into couple counselling to unravel your reactions to each other. "The frustration your husband incites in you has its archeology in how your dad treated your mother, and how you silently responded"

Your spouse is not a mind reader. No matter how intuitive or observant you may feel, you aren’t a mind reader either. That means that if you want each other to know what you’re thinking or feeling – you have to say something. If you have a problem or an unmet need, the very first step to resolving the issue is to bring it up to your spouse.It might be uncomfortable to “rock the boat,” but if problems go unaddressed, they will only grow over time, and when they finally blow up – it will be much worse than if it had been addressed when it first came up.

Married And Living With Mental Illness

This comes up quite a lot in my practice and can be challenging for couples to deal with on a regular basis. Good article here highlighting some of the demands it can create.

'Phubbing': The Modern Way To Kill Your Relationship - PsyBlog

Choosing the person you're with right now over using smartphones makes sense...every now and again...

Timeline Photos

Timeline Photos

Trying to come to terms with letting go of Summer and transitioning into Autumn...and hoping this reminder of how beautiful Autumn can be will help.As with all change, there is a sense of loss but new opportunities too.Looking forward to meeting and working with new couples in this next stage.

This poem speaks of a trait in human nature to become attached to these fleeting emotions. He forgets. He forgets that anger Is a passer-by. He forgets. He forgets that doubt Is a passer-by. He forgets. He forgets that jealousy Is a passer-by. He forgets. He forgets that bondage Is a passer-by. Alas, he touches their feet And asks them to be His bosom friends. – Sri Chinmoy

This Simple Relationship Exercise Promotes Forgiveness And Understanding - PsyBlog

As I wind down the practice to take a much-needed rest for August, I'm mindful of all the couples who have walked through these doors during this past year. Each and every one had a significant impact on me and have changed me in different ways. It has been a privilege to be part of those journeys.