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Am I Holding Back in Couples Therapy?
How to Know if You Are Holding Back In Couples Therapy It’s hard enough to decide to make the call to schedule couples therapy. But making your appointment is just the beginning! The work begins when you and your partner arrive at your first appointment. A successful experience in couples therapy will depend on your…
Read MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: Emily Helms, MFTI
Meet a Utah Therapist: Emily Helms, MFTI Are you struggling to find the right Utah therapist for you or your family? Not sure where to begin or how to find the best fit for you? The Center for Couples and Families can help. Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive…
Read MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: McKenna Nordin, MFTI
Meet a Utah Therapist: McKenna Nordin, MFTI Are you struggling to find the right Utah therapist for you or your family? Not sure where to begin or how to find the best fit for you? The Center for Couples and Families can help. Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive…
Read MoreResentment and Negative Sentiment Override in Couples Therapy
How Couples Therapy Can Help Solve Negative Sentiment Override Did you know that most couples wait an average of six years to seek couples therapy? You might not be surprised by that statistic. If you are reading this, you might be seeking couples therapy for the first time. Or maybe you’ve been before and you…
Read MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: Jessica Westover, LMFT
Meet a Utah Therapist: Jessica Westover, LMFT In search of a therapist in Utah? It can be a challenge to find the best therapist for your goals and needs. But we are here to help. Today, you will learn about Jessica Westover, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in our Orem office. About Jessica Jessica…
Read MoreFrom a Utah Counselor: Supporting Your Partner Through Depression
Thoughts From a Utah Counselor: Supporting Your Partner Through Depression As a Utah couples counselor, I can assure you that feeling sad is a completely normal part of life. You might have felt sad after losing a pet or falling ill. Sadness is something we all experience and serves an important purpose in our life.…
Read MoreFrom a Utah Counselor: Supporting Your Partner Through Anxiety
Thoughts From a Utah Counselor: Supporting Your Partner Through Anxiety Can you think of the last time you felt nervous before something big? Maybe you were worried about that impending job interview or the first day of school. Nervousness, fear, or worry are all basic human emotions. However, a high level of any of these…
Read MoreIn Couples Therapy, It’s Not About Placing Blame
Couples Therapy: Placing Blame If you are new to the world of couples therapy, you might assume that a major part of counseling is going to be correctly placing blame for your conflicts. Maybe you imagine you’ll go to therapy together, and you’ll argue with the therapist in the room. Then, he will explain who…
Read MoreCouples Counseling: Secrecy vs. Privacy- What is the Difference?
Couples Counseling: The Difference Between Secrecy and Privacy Secrets are a common problem that couples confront in counseling. Odds are you have had an experience where you discovered something about your partner that you didn’t know. If you can relate, you are not alone. Poor communication skills and closely guarded secrets may lead to conflict…
Read MoreCouples Therapy: Building Self Awareness
How Building Self-Awareness in Couples Therapy Can Improve Your Relationship In couples therapy, you will learn many different ways to improve your connection with your partner. But, it might surprise you to learn that one of the most important things you can do to help your marriage is to work on your own self-awareness. Today,…
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