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Hold Emotional Space For Your Spouse
Let’s talk about how to hold emotional space for your spouse. If you want to get closer to your spouse and create more emotional intimacy in your relationship (Related Article: Emotional Intimacy: What It Is And How To Get It), you will want to learn this skill. This is also part of creating crucial emotional…
Read MoreCoping Or Avoiding? Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Are your behaviors coping or avoiding your emotions? There is a big difference, and if you know it, you can be more healthy. I’m often asked, as a marriage counselor, for a list of things clients can do to cope well. I have to tell them that I don’t have one because here’s the thing…
Read MoreWhat To Do About Marriage Problems Because Of Anxiety
Let’s talk about what to do about marriage problems because of anxiety. Anxiety can often be seen as an individual issue. However, this issue impacts not only you, but those around you. There are certain techniques that you can use to combat individual anxiety such as positive self-talk and diaphragmatic breathing (Related Articles: How To…
Read MoreCounseling Tip: Polarized Thinking Is Hurting You
As a Utah counselor, I often meet with individuals or couples who use this one cognitive thinking error: Polarized Thinking. It’s something that you are probably doing, but don’t realize it. It hurts your mental health and causes relationship problems (Related Article: Tips For Relationship Problems). Let’s talk about what it is, how it can…
Read MoreHow To Improve Your Self-Esteem Through Self-Talk
Let’s talk about how to improve your self esteem. How you talk to yourself matters and probably doesn’t get much attention. There are a few ways that you can improve your self esteem through noticing your self-talk and changing it for the better. As a Utah therapist, I’ve noticed some patterns that I’d like to…
Read MoreMarriage Therapy In Utah – How Putting It Off Damages Your Relationship
Want to know how putting off marriage therapy damages your relationship? After working with many couples in Utah over the years as a marriage therapist, I have noticed why putting off marriage counseling hurts you. I’ll share what I have learned here. Time Is Working Against You Most couples come in 6 years…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Rachel Brown
Meet Rachel Brown, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Rachel Brown grew up in upstate New York, and has spent the past 10 years in Utah. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in English and Family Studies, and is currently a master’s student at Touro University and an intern therapist.…
Read MoreOrem and South Jordan Couples Counselor: Stephanie Benson
Meet Stephanie, Couples Counselor at the Center for Couples and Families in Orem and South Jordan! Stephanie is an Ohio native who set off on a new adventure to Utah in 2015. She is an intern therapist and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. On her journey to becoming a…
Read MoreStigmas – Counseling For Mental Health Problems In Utah
The stigma of going to counseling for mental health problems in Utah is diminishing, but still there. Many people believe that you are weak if you go to counseling or that you should just be able to fix your problems yourself. Others don’t know what to expect when going to therapy so they don’t start…
Read MoreTelehealth In Utah
Telehealth in Utah for anxiety, depression, marriage problems, pornography issues or even couples therapy can be effective. During the last few years at the Center for Couples and Families we have offered online counseling sessions for many Utah clients (Related Article: How Utah Telehealth Counseling Works). I’d like to share with you how to get…
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