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February 8, 2014
Money and Marriage
When looking for marital partners, men and women look first for common family goals, financial compatibility, and then compatibility in career choice…
February 1, 2014
First Year Can Be Tough Test for Marriages
The first year of marriage involves more in terms of adjustment than any other year. Blending two lives is like blending two different cultures. Firs…
January 25, 2014
50 Tips to Prevent Infidelity
Tip 1: Rule Number One: You are Playing on the Same Team! When you hit a rough spot in your relationship you may forget that you and your partner are…
January 18, 2014
Healing after an Affair
Tip 1: Take time for yourself Healing from an affair can take a toll on you mentally, physically and spiritually. I recommend taking time to yourself…
January 11, 2014
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling cannot prevent a divorce, but may better equip one to better manage the challenges associated with one of the greatest endeavor…
January 4, 2014
How to Overcome the Fear of Commitment
1. Sometimes yesterday’s lessons teach us to keep living in fear rather than evaluating each day or each person anew. Do a reality check. Yesterday’s…
December 28, 2013
Single and 50
Now more than ever long term marriages are ending after the kids are grown and there is still a lot of time left to live. The divorce rate for 50 and…
December 21, 2013
Losing your Spouse
"Death is like an assault on our pysche. It reminds of mortality and helplessness. It speaks of the brief time between birth and sleep. It steals the…
December 14, 2013
Local Parents Get Creative to Cure Cabin Fever
Local Parents Get Creative to Cure Cabin Fever By CHELSEA McDOUGALL - cmcdougall@shawmedia.com http://www.nwherald.com/2014/01/15/local-parents-get-c…
December 7, 2013
Effects of ‘Sexting’ Can Be Costly
Sexting is more common that one may think. Teens who sext are motivated by reward but minimize the chance of serious consequences. Effects of 'Sextin…
November 30, 2013
Head-on Approach to Handling Stress
Stress is a major contributor to physical and mental health issues. Knowing how to handle it is rarely taught and involves a plan to offset life's de…
November 12, 2013
Making Marriage Work
As a marriage and family therapist I have learned techniques to help marriages and family relat…
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