Posts on the topic of depression and anxiety. Coping with depression and anxiety, symptoms of depression, help for depression and anxiety.
Healing shame as a couple offers an opportunity to draw each other closer, to bring a new level of empathy and compassion to a marriage or relationship and to create a more secure, loving bond. Sounds like a tall order, huh? Indeed, perhaps, but a worthwhile journey. Shame keeps us from truly experiencing deep connection…
Shame in relationships often lies hidden, beneath the awareness of each partner. Yet, shame can have a powerful impact on each partner and in how they interact with each other, particularly during stressful times. Shame is defined as believing we are flawed and unworthy of acceptance and belonging. Shame is a belief deep within our…
Anxiety After an Affair: Very Common and Very Challenging Anxiety after an affair is a major obstacle for couples to work though, and, while common, can be a substantial challenge in the healing process. What we’ve found in working with couples is that: The amount of time for the anxiety to lessen varies greatly with…
I’ve noticed an increase in the number of people who call and ask, “Do I Need Individual Counseling AND Couples Counseling?” While there are times that this is needed, I’ll give the perspective that I have as a couples counselor on whether you should seek both individual counseling and couples counseling. The Notion That You Need…
Did you know that counseling for anxiety and relationship issues (as well as a host of other things) can re-wire your brain? Many people have heard of how the way that we think influences how we feel. And most of the time, the way we feel influences how we think. If we experience a worry,…
I have a really bad habit when I’m trying to stay motivated to change something about my life. It’s something that I recognize does me no good, but it creeps up on me like the dishes and the laundry. I don’t notice it at first, but then suddenly I’m knee-deep. Somehow my optimism about things…
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