Last week I addressed conflict in couples’ relationships: how to remind yourself that your partner is not your sworn enemy while going through tough times, and how to show vulnerability to your partner, helping them to understand that you [...]
by Grant Stenzel, MS LCPC Sometimes in our sessions at Stenzel Clinical, it’s not unusual for us to ask couples to stand in front of each other and say this phrase: “You are not my enemy.” It’s not just [...]
Finding ways to appreciate the spouse who is neater or messier rather than convert them into another version of you. by Eunia Lee, LCPC Some marriages are made up of two generally tidy people. Books alphabetized by author, [...]
Grant Stenzel presents a video on "yes, dear" and how it can lead to "nice guy disease".
by Jen DuBos, MA LPC Most married folk over the age of 30 are familiar with the phrase “The Seven Year Itch”, which is the notion that seven years into marriage, spouses often get a little, well itchy. Life [...]
By Suzanne Clarey, LCPC Navigating the dynamic between parents and adult children can be an overwhelming experience for all involved. Parents may feel confused and rejected by their children's seeming lack of desire for parental input, and adult children can [...]