Q: How many marriage counsellors does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one, but the light bulb has to really want to change. Marriage counselling, if done by a skilled and experienced counsellor is highly effective for the vast majority of couples that actually WANT to improve their relationship. At least 80%…
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It’s very common for one spouse to be more committed to improving things than the other. The reasons can be many – some hidden and some obvious. But in many cases it’s as simple as a “fear of change” that keeps someone in a state of denial – refusing to see that there is a…
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“An Affair” doesn’t have to mean the end of your marriage! Yes it can be one of the lowest, darkest moments of your entire life and dealing with the affair can be one of the most difficult challenges you and your spouse will ever face. As a marriage therapist for over 20 years, I’ve heard…
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Yes, if you and your spouse want to save it! The sad fact is….80% of couples that divorce, don’t ask for help. They try to work it out themselves and in the end because they haven’t been taught the right “relationship building” tools they become so alienated and estranged they think there’s no other way…
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The number one complaint couples bring into my office is “we just can’t communicate anymore.” And my response….if you’re having trouble communicating – you’re having trouble handling the message. Underneath most communication problems lies a thorny 10 minute conversation that you haven’t had yet…and…that you NEED to have. Communication problems happen when people don’t trust…
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