Relationship difficulties are often due to ineffective and unhealthy communication skills often learned during childhood. In relationship counseling sessions, we take an in-depth look at your relationship struggles, identify any negative patterns of behavior and take a course of action to remedy your particular issues. The following articles help to explain why relationship issues exist and offer practical steps you can take to improve your relationships.
The dating world can be a difficult one to navigate — especially in the 21st century. While it’s easier than ever to meet new people and connect, it also opens up greater opportunities to get “ghosted.” Dating apps, social media, and texting are all great ways to jump into the dating journey head first. But, … How to Handle Ghosting and Gaslighting in Dating
Disagreements and conflicts are inevitable in a relationship. They are not something to fear or suppress. When handled in a healthy way, fighting can be productive and valuable. Of course, the key phrase there is “the handled in a healthy way.” Sometimes, a couple loses sight of how to remain respectful and compassionate in times … How to Know the Difference Between Healthy and Toxic Fighting in Your Relationship
You’re mentally and physically exhausted. It’s been a struggle to find the motivation to do anything lately. Getting out of bed, going to work, or even hanging out with friends or family seems like it requires more energy than usual. On top of that, you’re feeling overwhelmed, worthless, and hopeless. You haven’t felt like yourself … How To Cope With Depression When You Are Also Feeling Burned Out
Depression affects approximately 8% of all Americans every year. This may not sound like much, but when you consider this is an estimated 19.4 million American adults, you can see how serious this mental health disorder is. There are many symptoms of depression, from feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, sadness, irritability, outbursts, loss of interest, insomnia, … What to Know About the Role of Self-Esteem in Depression
As we grow up, we learn so much about love and relationships through fairy tales and romantic stories. But, a couple with healthy boundaries is indeed a true fairy tale. Being a soulmate is not about having unlimited 24/7 access to your partner. Instead, a healthy relationship always strives to strike a balance. This is … Healthy Boundaries: 4 Tips For Your Relationship
When it comes to building solid relationships and connections, communication is key. When you are able to communicate well, there are no crossed wires, no misunderstandings, and far fewer disagreements. Without good communication skills, you are not able to function effectively in a relationship. We crave that feeling of connection and belonging. Our relationships and … 5 Ways To Boost Communication & Create A Solid Connection
Fear of judgment can have the power to stop people right in their tracks. It’s always been a presence—particularly when viewed through the lens of religion. In the digital age, however, judging has become far too common. Especially when hiding behind the anonymity of the internet, there seem to be critics lurking everywhere. With this … 5 Ways to Explore Gender Fluidity Without Fear of Judgment
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is not the same as sometimes feeling shy or nervous. Shyness is a normal, unavoidable part of everyone’s life. SAD is a diagnosable condition that affects roughly 12 percent of Americans. It can cause issues in most aspects of your life—from friendships to relationships to careers and beyond. People with social … Practical Ways to Start Overcoming Social Anxiety
Watch children on a playground and you see friend-making on display and in full effect. The entry point might be as simple as one kid asking another: “Do you wanna be my friend?”
In the blink of an eye, friendship, and all of its joys, are born.
Unfortunately, if we fast-forward a decade or two, those same kids have become adults, wondering where their social life has gone. Contemplating what the grown-up version of “do you wanna be my friend?” sounds like.
For a word that just keeps growing in popularity, “narcissism” is rarely understood. Thanks to smartphones, social media, and the internet, there appear to be more narcissists than ever. This is not the case when you accurately apply the term. However, definitions evolve. With that in mind, it is probably most useful to view narcissism as a spectrum.
Do you find yourself chalking up conflicts or tense conversations to “it is what it is” instead of engaging the debate any further? Are you uncomfortable with the idea of “hashing things out” or “tackling the issues” at work or at home?
Confrontation is not automatically a good or bad thing. But it is certainly inevitable. The trick does not lie in avoiding or preventing confrontation. Rather, the most productive approach to this unavoidable reality is learning how to deal with it in a healthy manner. We can learn from confrontation — and grow from it.