We are in the second week of a five week series on Healing After Betrayal. This series is written to bring understanding and hope in one of the most heart wrenching experiences possible. As a couples counselor who specializes in sexual integrity issues, I help...
Affairs are devastating. They disrupt the very core of the relationship, leaving both partners questioning who they are and the strength of their relationship. Over the next five weeks, we will examine some key aspects of healing from the betrayal of an affair. Affair...
Trauma can take on many forms. Some are obvious such as abuse, neglect, the death of a loved one, or a severe injury. Other forms of trauma are not as obvious, but can have a lasting impact nonetheless. These may include bullying, experiencing divorce, or rejection by...
It may sometimes seem like emotions come up out of the blue. Maybe your child arrives home from school, seemingly quiet and content, only to explode in anger at you moments later. Or maybe you suddenly feel like your patience is razor thin and that at any given time,...
Last week, we addressed the topic of emotions and acknowledged that this can often be a challenging point of discussion in the home. This week, I’d like to offer a few ideas on how to start bringing up emotions with your kids. Some kids don’t talk very much or they...
