It is normal for clients to begin therapy with the goal of changing their partners. You may think “if only she would stop doing ____” or “if only he would start doing ____ then everything would be fine.” This dream never works. You are in control of only one person: yourself. When you want to… Read More »
Building Stepfamily Intimacy: Three Ways A Blended Family Bonds
When I first married in to my blended family in 2001, I thought the transition would be fast for the children, time for my partner and I not an issue, and loving everyone in my family was supposed to happen naturally. Was I ever wrong! Learn the stages of blended families! One of the best… Read More »
Marriage Help for Marriage Problems: Three Ways Couples Counseling Builds Intimacy
Are you curious where to learn relationship skills such as fighting fairly, stating needs clearly without being offensive, and understanding who your spouse is? When we get angry in a fight with our partner, our body can initiate a flight or fight response. Remember what your body does when you get pissed off? … Read More »
Mindfulness and Meditation for Vibrant Sexual, Emotional, and Marital Intimacy
Have you noticed how your thoughts send you out of the present moment when relating with your partner? When you are not aware of what you tell yourself in your mind (self-talk), and don’t know how to get back to the present moment, there’s a good chance of not monitoring your emotions when talking… Read More »
How To Begin Relationship Counseling in Denver or Boulder
What do you ask a therapist before beginning with them? How long does relationship counseling take? How much does it cost? Since 1992, these are the primary questions people have when they are considering relationship help with me. Generally, see if the counselor offers a free consultation, and then go! Many of my clients… Read More »