33 posts tagged marriage counselors

The New History of Marriage Counseling There are many reasons couples will shy away from counseling when they are in need. For some, it’s seen as a personal failure. Others don’t like the discomfort of revealing personal material to a stranger. And finally, there are many who just don’t understand what couples counseling entails.

Signs that it’s Time for Therapy It’s not always easy to know when you and your significant other should consider therapy. There are difficult phases in a relationship that may not warrant professional help (though even temporary phases can be smoothed over with the assistance of a trained counselor).

The Resistant Partner A common refrain heard from many individuals who would like to enter into couples counseling is, “I’m willing but he’ll never go.” This often halts the progress and healing that therapy offers. Frequently, one member of the duo simply won’t even ask, thinking they know the other partner so well.

Life Before Counseling No matter what your take is on counseling, one thing can be sure: your life changes after it. Sometimes it stimulates action. This could mean cohesive, focused actions to make your marriage better. It could also indicate the need for a separation, whether temporarily or permanently.

Fitness for your Marriage In this day and age, most of us try to integrate some sort of fitness regime into our lives. Some may work out methodically at a local gym while others take on a leisurely stroll after a meal. But the majority recognize the importance of exercise and fitness when it comes to our physical health and longevity.

Recognizing a Problem Exists - the First Step Many couples may endure years in a state of denial when they are encountering a chronic relationship issue. And it’s understandable. First of all, problems evolve - they don’t happen overnight.

Asking for Help Can be the Hardest Part Starting the counseling process is never easy. We usually encounter many internal roadblocks. There is often a sense of “I can take care of this myself” pride. Somehow we feel like failures for even thinking we need therapy. Shame can prevail but meanwhile, the problems continue.

marriage counseling thornton May 10th, 2008 Counselors Now a report says that many of the people who counseled need counseling themselves Counselors I have my first individual session with a marriage counselor and waste no time making my case.

Counseling - Exploration, not Work Most people equate therapy with work. Problem is, most of equate work with something unpleasant, maybe something grueling. When couples enter marriage counseling, there’s often a sense of a burden.

Counseling as a Form of Renewal Many marriages can suffer from a sort of apathy. We all get in our well-worn grooves; contenting with the daily grind of work, raising children, tending to our homes, paying bills, etc. It’s easy to think of marriage as something that’s self-sufficient.