by Jen DuBos, MA LPC We've talked about some causes of The Three year Twitch so you can spot the warning signs - now let's talk about some strategies you and your spouse can do to limit insecurities and [...]
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 Peggy Loo, LPC Conflict is tough. It’s no surprise that we often go to great lengths to avoid conflict. Within moments a fight can go awry and leave hurt feelings, painful memories, and an even larger rift in [...]
Anyone who has ever heard Kenny Rogers’ most famous song, “The Gambler,” knows the famous lyric: You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run. While [...]
By Jennifer DuBos, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Stenzel Clinical Services We’ve all heard the saying: “Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt”. And yet, the most common response to loss, trauma, or difficult news is to pretend that things [...]
This is one the most common complaints I hear as a marriage counselor. There are very few things in this world that are as infuriating as not being heard. Not being heard makes us feel unloved, uncared for and disrespected. When we argue with our spouse and they don’t listen to us we feel demeaned and unimportant. Worse off we get angry at our spouse for being a selfish narcissistic jerk!!!
