Words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm. – Depeche Mode As a therapist you might think that a large part of my job is to help people improve the communication within their marriage and family. You would, of course, be correct. So when is communication actually the wrong approach? In what situation could […]
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Can “fixing” a problem cause more problems in marriage?
Parenting: What is the best gift you can give your child?
The family you come from isn’t as important as the family you’re going to have. – Ring Lardner In my practice I often joke with people that “we’re all messed up because we all have parents.” While this is said in jest I have yet to find someone who doesn’t get the joke. The truth […]
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Tired of sweeping relationship issues under the rug?
Discontent is the first necessity of progress. – Thomas Edison I have talked with many people over the years who have a tendency to avoid addressing concerns with others. Usually when we get to the root cause I will hear something like, “Why should I risk starting an argument when things aren’t too bad?” In […]
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