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Being “Helpful” vs. Being “Right”

Our lives are shaped by so many things…our experiences, genetics, faith and the relationships, roles, rules and values within our families of origin.  There was one particular value in my family of origin that I wasn’t fully aware of until I was in...

Your Spouse is Not Your Savior

At first, when you read the title of this blog you may be tempted to just move on to the next one thinking “Savior?? Why the heck would I ever consider my spouse my savior?? I’d never do that!” Well, let me ask you this: When your spouse does something that annoys or...

Slow Down

You know those weeks where life just kind of hands it to you?  Yeah.  It’s been one of those. I don’t have to go into all the details, and really, there are multiple blog posts that I could write and that could be tied to counseling (and perhaps my need...

Opposites Attract

It’s an all too familiar saying in relationships, and one that can spell trouble years into a marriage.  Being 12 years into marriage myself, I can honestly say that we have had our struggles – and our laughs – along the way.  Spender vs. saver,...

Dispelling Some Common Myths Surrounding Counseling – Part III

Here we are already, the third of five blog entries discussing some of the common misconceptions, misunderstandings, concerns and hold-ups I most frequently hear about when people are considering whether or not they should come in for counseling.  And frankly men,...