Category: Couples Counseling

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Conflict in Marriage: It’s Not About Winning—It’s About Growing Together

June 20, 2025

When conflict arises in marriage, it’s easy to fall into a win/lose mindset. But the truth is, when one partner “wins” at the expense of the other, the relationship loses. Healthy relationships thrive not on control, but on collaboration. What if, instead of Win vs. Lose, we adopted a mindset of Win + Win? Here… Read More Conflict in Marriage: It’s Not About Winning—It’s About Growing Together

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Understanding Depression

June 19, 2025

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). It can affect thoughts, behavior, and physical health, and may interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. Signs and Symptoms of Depression… Read More Understanding Depression

— Codependency, Couples Counseling, Family Conflict, Marital Counseling, Mental & Emotional Health, Mental Health & Support, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Family Life, The Well —

Understanding Codependency

June 19, 2025

Codependency is a dysfunctional relational pattern in which an individual prioritizes another person’s needs over their own, often to the detriment of their well‐being (Cermak, 1986). Originally identified in the context of familial alcoholism, codependent behaviors can emerge in any close relationship characterized by imbalance, enabling, and emotional suppression (Beattie, 1987). Signs and Symptoms of… Read More Understanding Codependency

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Co-Parenting After Divorce: Essential Tasks for Parents and Kids

April 26, 2025

Divorce is a major life transition. For parents, it can feel like a personal and logistical upheaval. For children, it may bring confusion, loss, and insecurity. But with the right tools and a shared commitment to co-parenting, families can not only survive but heal and grow. Whether you’re in the early stages of separation or… Read More Co-Parenting After Divorce: Essential Tasks for Parents and Kids