Why Every Marriage Needs a Marriage Mission Statement
What is a Marriage Mission Statement? The simplest definition is a summary statement describing the aims, values, or reasons for …
Relationship Issues
HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
In my bio I talk about how “I enjoy helping individuals 18+ notice when their ‘check engine’ lights are coming …
The Importance of Premarital Counseling
Getting Counseling Before Saying “I Do” Why Premarital Counseling? Engagement is such an exciting yet chaotic season. There is so …
Identity Development
Identity development occurs throughout the lifespan. There are aspects of our identity we are born with that are inherent to …
The Biblical View of Masturbation
Encouragement to Live Free In my work, I often get asked the question, “Is masturbation wrong or sinful?” I …
Embracing Humanity
Being human is challenging. It requires us to reckon with realities that we would prefer to resist or reject as …
The Nature of Trauma and How To Heal, Part 1
Trauma: We all experience it. “I think our capacity for wholeheartedness can never be greater than our willingness to be …
EFT Couples Therapy
The Demon Dialogues Do you feel like you are stuck in the same argument with your partner? Does it feel …
Pornography: Is it OK?
PORNOGRAPHY Is it okay for my husband to look at pornography? This is a fairly common question I hear from …
Recovering From An Affair
How can a couple recover from an affair? Working through an affair can be an extremely painful experience. When an …
Rebuilding Trust and Connection in Marriage
Conflict is inevitable in relationships—especially in marriage. Many fear conflict because they were not taught how to handle it in …
Self-Awareness: It Matters and It Doesn’t
What is self-awareness? Self-awareness is a popular phrase these days. It is not uncommon to hear someone described as self-aware …
Joy: the Forgotten Key to a Beautiful Marriage
I want to tell you about a powerful, but often overlooked, mechanism to improve your marriage, increase your sense of …
A New Baby in the Home
Finding and Creating Balance Adjusting to a new baby is a major life change! It is essential to be as …
Marriage – Deeper Connection
Beyond “How was your day?” One of the first priorities I have for my clients is moving them into a …
Believe the Best in Your Marriage
In your marriage, believe the best when you think about your spouse. For a marriage to be a life-long committed …
Preparing for Marriage
Get Yourself Ready A wonderful way to prepare for marriage is to work on developing character traits within yourself that …
Navigating Separation or Divorce
Navigating Separation or Divorce In my previous article on marriages, I presented the idea that diagnosing the health of a …
Navigating a Difficult Marriage
Finding good books or resources on making a “ho-hum” marriage better is easy. Finding good books that offer help for …