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.
Have you been inspired recently to set a goal? Plans are usually pretty easy to make. The real work begins after the first misstep is made or the first obstacle presents itself. This is when motivation plays a major role. Navigating the struggles along the way is another level of challenge. If you want to make the most of your life, you need to find ways to propel yourself forward. But where do you find such motivation?
This is partly why the topic of adult friendships is now the stuff of stand-up comedy and sad movie plots. We share universal loneliness. Friendships can offer comfort, love, honesty, and a sense of belonging. We feel heard and understood. As grown-ups, all this can become quite a challenge.
There are many things we can learn from and about a parent. Recognizing that a parent is self-absorbed is not a lesson we might expect to learn. Yet, as you reflect on your family life, it’s something that may have become obvious over time.
Time management is tricky for everyone — for a variety of reasons. However, in a distraction-filled society such as ours, it qualifies as an essential skill.
In the digital age of smartphones and social media, it might seem as if all the rules of friendship have dramatically changed. Truth be told, some new variables are very much at play. Still, the fundamentals of human friendship remain essentially intact. There is still a broad range of intangibles to navigate but yes, it does help to look up from our phones every now and again!
It’s when we live fully and give fully. There’s something magical about providing assistance to friend or family member in need. And, let’s face it, we gain from it, too. But things are not always that simple.
What makes you happy, stressed, tired, or angry? What are your strengths and where can you improve? Do you have a favorite food, something you particularly fear, or a vivid childhood memory that stands out above the rest? Answering questions like these require self-awareness. The process can also help us become more self-aware. This, in … Why Being Self Aware is Important For Your Success
Self awareness is not a destination. It’s an ongoing and important journey. We all have a self-image but how self aware are we? The answer to this question plays a major role in our everyday life. What is Self Awareness? Before we can develop self awareness, we must better understand it. Self awareness includes: Understanding … Take These Steps to Develop Self Awareness
Communication. What behavior does that word bring to mind? Unfortunately, when we think “communicate,” we almost exclusively conjure up thoughts about how we speak to others. Logically, this means we expect others to hear and listen to what we’re saying—verbally and nonverbally. But when was the last time we evaluated our own listening skills? Listening … How to Develop Listening Skills to Improve Your Communication Skills
What does it say about our culture that talking about having no time for ourselves is not a crisis, but a cliche? Thanks to modern technology, we are indeed trapped inside the parameters of more than a few cliches. For example, how easily can you relate to the concept of being so busy caring for everyone else, that … Busy Caring For Everyone Else? 15 Quick & Easy Self Care Activities for You
Movies, TV shows, books, and more teach us that every “failed” marriage devolves into a messy blend of acrimony and alimony. In reality, divorce doesn’t follow a predetermined script. It’s as varied as any human experience and its aftermath can be the most challenging part of all. For example, if we find ourselves suddenly living … Living Alone After Divorce: 9 Ways to Adapt and Thrive
“To honor and to cherish.” While many people are opting for less traditional wedding vows, or deciding to commit to their partners in other ways than marriage, these two promises are important to keep in mind. Honoring and cherishing your partner are just other ways to say you promise to make your partner feel important … A Strong Marriage: The Importance of Making Your Partner a Priority