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Local experts share the latest information and resources on all things mental health.
6 Ways to Convince Your Resistant Partner to go to Couples Counseling
Posted: August 08, 2014 by [email protected]
If you are concerned about your relationship’s future marriage counseling or couples therapy can be a healthy solution. The challenge arises, however, if your partner or spouse decides that they aren’t interested in seeking counseling. Maybe they see it as a waste of time or money, or they’re afraid it will make things worse, or just a way to forestall the inevitable.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety
Read MoreWork on Your Relationship to Ensure the Emotional Health of Your Children
Posted: August 01, 2014 by [email protected]
There are many benefits to working on your marriage or committed relationship. Secure attachment offers a safe haven, provides comfort and security and offers a buffer against the effects of stress and uncertainty. Another very important benefit to working on your relationship is to ensure the emotional health of your children. Research shows that children in homes with parents in strong relationships are more successful, have less mental health issues and higher self-esteem, on average, than children in homes with parents in weak relationships.
Tags: relationship and family, anxiety
Read MoreHow Counseling Can Help Family Caregivers
Posted: July 28, 2014 by [email protected]
Caring for a family member who is unable to care for him or herself is one of the most stressful, challenging, and loving gifts you can offer another person. Caregiving can provide spiritual and relational rewards, but it can also tax your body, spirit, and emotions like few other efforts. Family caregivers require support from others and time for self-care, but all too often they become overwhelmed, isolated, and unable to get the help they need. A counselor can help family caregivers avoid these pitfalls.
Tags: relationship and family
Read MoreWhen Should you Bring your Child to Therapy?
Posted: July 22, 2014 by Kaleigh Doncheck
Starting therapy for your child can be a difficult, emotional decision for parents. Many parents worry that the therapist will judge their parenting style or that their children may not want to attend sessions. If you are wondering whether or not therapy would be beneficial for your child or teen, here are some indicators to keep an eye out for as you make your decision:
Tags: relationship and family
Read MoreA Therapist’s Perspective on Couples Counseling
Posted: July 17, 2014 by Nathaniel Bryant
People are complex and relationships are bound to be doubly so. In an individual there are layers of thoughts, emotions, memories, experiences, physical urges, and beliefs that combine to create a single personality. In a relationship, both partners go through this same process individually, and together create something new.
Tags: relationship and family
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