marriage myths
Individual 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 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 MoreDebunking Myths in Counseling: “Marriage Should Be Easy”
Debunking Marriage Myths: “Marriage Should Be Easy” “When you’re with the right person, marriage will be easy.” “It’ll all come together when you find the one!” “If everything isn’t falling into place, then something must be wrong”. You may have heard similar comments about marriage and relationships throughout your life. And these sentiments are brought…
Read MoreEncourage Sincere Change in Couples Therapy
How to Encourage Sincere Change in Couples Therapy In couples therapy, you will work alongside your partner to create genuine changes. As the new year approaches, you might be even more motivated to turn over a new leaf and find ways to improve your bond with your partner. But, what creates real change? Odds are,…
Read MoreDebunking Marriage Myths: Counseling is for LGBTQ Couples, Too!
Debunking Marriage Counseling Myths: “Couples Therapy is Only For Straight Couples” By now, you might have noticed that most marriage therapy content online refers to straight couples by default. And when you picture couples who pursue counseling together, you might not picture an LGBTQ couple. Do LGBTQ couples have the same struggles as straight couples? Can…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: Hostile Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 4: Hostile Couples So far, you have learned about three common “types” of couples that seek therapy: conflict avoiders, volatile couples, and validating couples. These types are not all-encompassing. But learning about these common types of couples can help you understand why you and your spouse can…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling Myths: “Couples Can’t Come Back From Infidelity”
Debunking Marriage Counseling Myths: “Couples Can’t Recover From Infidelity” If you had to guess why most couples come to marriage counseling, what would you say? Infidelity might be one of the first answers that comes to mind. (Related Article: Causes of Divorce). And that’s understandable, considering the pain associated with infidelity in marriage. But, can…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling Myths: “Sexual Compatibility Happens Naturally”
Counseling Debunks Marriage Myths: “Sexual Compatibility Comes Naturally” Maybe you and your spouse are struggling with your sex life, so you seek marriage counseling. You may be used to overhearing ideas about relationships and sex, like “if a couple doesn’t have ‘chemistry’ then they can’t last”. Or “you can’t learn sexual compatibility- you either have…
Read MoreDebunking Marriage Counseling Myths: Do Opposites Really Attract?
Debunking Marriage Myths Through Marriage Counseling Wisdom: “We Need to Have Everything in Common”/”Opposites Attract” After years of scheduling prospective marriage counseling clients, I have heard many reasons for seeking therapy. These reasons can vary greatly, but many couples have very similar concerns. One of the most common concerns I have seen is clients saying…
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