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Follow your heart…Straight into destruction: Why The “Follow Your Heart” Mentality can be not only damaging, but dangerous. Time for an unpopular opinion: “Follow your heart” is some of the most foolish “wisdom” of our generation. The notion of being guided by your passions and feelings has grown in American culture since the 60s and […]

The holiday season is a time of celebration, gratitude, and spending quality time with loved ones, but it is also for many a season of major stress; the main culprit being stressful family dynamics. While you can’t trade your family for a new one, or zap them every time they misbehave, all hope is not

Unfortunately, most couples wait about 7 years too long before reaching out for help. There are several reasons why you shouldn’t wait to go to couples counseling if you’re experiencing problems in your relationship: It’s easier to fix problems earlier: The earlier you seek help for problems in your relationship, the easier it is to

When searching for the right couples counselor, it’s important to ask the following questions to ensure that you find someone who is a good fit for you and your partner: 1. What is your approach to couples therapy? There are many different styles and models of couples counseling and not every approach will feel right

A good couples counselor should possess several qualities to be effective in helping to improve your relationship. Of course it’s important to find the right fit for you which may consist of many factors such as personality, the therapy approach, their areas of focus and the concerns you bring, sense of humor, level of directiveness,

What is Emotional Neglect Within a Romantic Relationship? Emotional neglect is when an individual’s emotional needs are consistently ignored or inadequately met by important people in their lives. Emotional neglect can occur in various forms, including failing to provide emotional support, failing to acknowledge or respond to an individual’s emotional expressions or needs, failing to

Couples therapy, is designed to help couples work through their problems and improve their relationship. By meeting with a trained therapist it can help you and your partner to discussing issues in your relationship related to a variety of areas such as communication, trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution. While you may be hesitant to seek

Marriage is the foundation of the family, and when a marriage is strong, it can have a positive impact on the entire family unit. Couples sometimes ask which relationships should take priority and I would argue that the marriage of the parents needs to be the top of the list for the health of all

Couples counseling can be an effective way for couples to work through their problems and improve their relationship. However, one question that often arises when couples consider seeking therapy is whether insurance will cover the cost of treatment. The answer to this question depends on a few factors. First, it’s important to note that insurance

What Does BPD Actually Look Like? With so many listed symptoms, you may be scratching your head and wondering, what does Borderline actually look like. Sometimes personality disorders are easier to conceptualize if you have a person or character in mind. When thinking of Borderline Personality Disorder, I would direct you to think about Marie