marriage communication
Grief Counseling: Why It’s So Hard to “Move On”
If you have lost a loved one, you may have felt like your entire world stopped turning. You feel different. The things that were meaningful or fun for you in the past now feel hollow and strange. You might also feel lost and alone. And as time passes, you might wonder “why am I still…
Read MoreIndividual Therapy: More About Goals
In our recent blog post, you read about two common mistakes you might make when trying to set goals and how individual therapy can help you set more effective goals. Today, you will learn more about common mistakes people make that could prevent you from achieving your goals. You will also learn how individual therapy…
Read MoreCouples Therapy: Why Conflict Can be a Good Thing
You probably feel like conflict and communication issues are what go you into couples therapy in the first place. And that makes sense! Conflict is stressful and exhausting, and if you don’t have the tools to navigate conflict in a healthy way, it can be painful and even destructive to your relationship. But, should your…
Read MoreCouples Therapy: Dreams within Conflict
If you are seeking couples therapy, you might feel stuck in a constant loop of conflict with your partner. You may argue about the same things over and over. Or maybe you feel like you are having the same kind of argument about different topics. Either way, the point is that you feel stuck and…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your Teletherapy Appointments
If you are preparing to begin teletherapy via video, you might be wondering how you can make the most of your experience. After all, you are not seeing your therapist in person. You may be never actually meet your therapist face-to-face! So, how can you make sure you have the best experience possible in online…
Read MoreCouples Therapy for Empty Nesters
Pursuing couples therapy as an empty nester can be an uncomfortable experience. You and your spouse might wonder why things are so challenging! After all, the kids have left the house, and now you have more time together. Shouldn’t things be easier now? Why do they seem so much harder? Today, you will read about…
Read MoreCreating a Shared Vision in Marriage Counseling
You will work on a lot of different skills and goals during marriage counseling. And most of those goals revolve around creating a shared vision. Now, if you are currently struggling in your marriage and feel like you just can’t see eye-to-eye, this may seem like an unattainable goal. However, building a shared vision isn’t…
Read MoreTherapy for Your Utah Teen: Why Teens Struggle
If you are researching therapy for your teen, you might be wondering why your child is like this now. Maybe they were an easygoing, well behaved kid, and now that they’ve grown you feel disconnected and confused. The teenage years are hard… and not just for your child, but for you as well! How can…
Read MoreBecome Accessible, Responsive, and Engaged, Couples Therapy
In couples therapy, you will learn how to reconnect and come closer as a couple. But reconnecting is more than just listening to your partner. Truly reconnecting further encourages your commitment to each other and builds your trust in each other and in your relationship as partners. Today, you’ll learn about how being accessible, responsive,…
Read MoreAdditive vs Subtractive Goals – Counseling
In counseling, we teach couples, individuals and families, here in Utah, to point themselves where they want to go. This can be difficult when talking about something that is painful for you or that you want to let go of. Let’s talk about what this means. Difference Between Additive and Subtractive Goals When making goals,…
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