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December 19, 2021
5 Ways to Cope When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder
According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders affect about 30% of adults in the...
December 12, 2021
Why Can’t I Be Friends with My Ex After My Divorce?
There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a...
December 05, 2021
Tuning Into Your Partner: 3 Steps To Foster Improved Communication and Understanding
During a recent couples counseling session, Tim, 38, spoke about how overwhelmed he feels when...
November 2021
November 25, 2021
How to Overcome Mistrust and Fear of Abandonment
During our counseling session, Kayla, 35, reflected on her trust issues with her boyfriend, Tim,...
November 20, 2021
How Couples Can Effectively Communicate Their Emotions
Think about it: when you’re in a good mood, you might give your partner the...
November 13, 2021
How to Build Trust and Intimacy in a Second Marriage
During our couples counseling session, Alyssa, 53, spoke about the betrayal of her first husband...
November 07, 2021
6 Smart Ways To Deal With Jealous Feelings
One of my clients, Carolyn, a 35 year old accountant, has difficulty trusting Bob, 38,...
October 2021
October 31, 2021
Don’t Let Money Problems Ruin Your Marriage
During a recent counseling session, Karen and Joshua, in their late thirties, spoke about their...
October 20, 2021
How to Avoid a Power Struggle with Your Partner
During a counseling session with Teresa, 46, and Jeff, 49, they described a negative pattern...
October 10, 2021
The Keys to Being an Emotionally Available Partner
During a recent couples counseling session, Kylie, 36, spoke about her frustration with her husband,...
October 02, 2021
Successful Co-Parenting in a Blended Family is a Team Effort
Molly was thirteen when her mom remarried and she now has two biological siblings and...
September 2021
September 26, 2021
The “Tyranny of the Shoulds”
Hi Terry, I've always been a worrier and at age 25 was diagnosed with GAD...
September 18, 2021
Dating Decoded: What To Look For When Looking For a Partner
One of my clients, Jessica, 38, began dating Dave, 42, after meeting on an online...
September 11, 2021
8 Skills to Promote Emotional Connection with Your Partner
While all couples need some sense of autonomy and closeness, many couples are chronically disconnected...
September 03, 2021
Is Fighting Inevitable In Your Relationship?
Most of the couples that I counsel complain that they argue about the same things...
August 2021
August 30, 2021
4 Ways to Deal With An Intrusive Mother-in-Law
Hello Terry, I read your blog often but have not seen you write about how...
August 22, 2021
It’s Not Instant Love Between a Stepparent and Stepchild
One of the most common complaints of stepparents during counseling sessions is that they've tried...
August 15, 2021
6 Tips to Help Kids Live Happily in Two Homes After Divorce
Studies show that conflict is what creates the most pain and anguish for children after...
August 07, 2021
Sometimes the Small Things Make a Big Difference in Marriage
When couples come to my office for counseling, one of the most common complaints they...
August 01, 2021
Have Faith in Your Daughter: Healing Together After Divorce
It is important to empower your daughter to express her feelings after your divorce, because...
July 2021
July 25, 2021
Is Jealousy and Mistrust Sabotaging Your Relationship?
One of the common themes that arises during couples counseling sessions is jealousy. For instance,...
July 18, 2021
7 Tips for Co-Parenting with a Challenging Ex-Spouse
Many divorced parents contact me and ask for advice about co-parenting with a difficult or...
July 11, 2021
5 Ways to Heal From a Breakup and Learn to Trust Again
Karen, 48, sat on the sofa in my office and recalled the details of her...
July 03, 2021
The Pros and Cons of Getting Married Again
Over the last two decades since my divorce, I’ve come to the conclusion that my...
June 2021
June 27, 2021
Are You Getting What You Deserve in a Relationship?
Both men and women stay in relationships that are destructive due to fears about being...
June 19, 2021
5 Ways to Heal Your Relationship with Your Father
Dear Terry, My parents divorced when I was seven years old. After my dad moved out,...
June 12, 2021
The Importance of Positive Reinforcement in Your Relationship
During our couples counseling sessions, Kylie, 48, complains about Justin's, 50, lack of love and...
June 06, 2021
6 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy Relationship
Caitlin, an outgoing teacher, 35, came to my office for counseling recently and discussed her...
May 2021
May 30, 2021
How to Deal with Baggage from Former Relationships
Many of my clients who come to my office for marriage counseling complain that baggage...
May 19, 2021
Self-compassion Can Help Couples Communicate Effectively
Carolyn, 42, sits across from her husband, Henry, 45, in my office, as they discuss...
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