Interviewing Your Marriage Counselor – Things to Think About

So you and your spouse have decided to work with a counselor to try and sort out some problems. Your problems may include: · Financial issues (e.g. compulsive spending) · Emotional issues (e.g. trust) · Physical Dysfunction (e.g. sexual intimacy) · Communication issues (e.g. frequent arguments) The type of problems may have similarities in their expression in your marriage, but your reasons for seeking out a marriage counselor are your own. At least until you’ve sat down and talked to the marriage counselor. When it comes to choosing a marriage counselor, you need to be able to talk to this … Continue reading →

10 Signs That Indicate Your Marriage May Need Therapy

Marital therapy, depending on the therapist and the format, can provide a positive extension to a couple’s relationship. It can help to repair damage, overcome obstacles and assist a couple in their rediscovery of each other. But what signs indicate that the marriage needs help? When does a couple decide that marriage therapy is something they need? 10 signs that indicate your marriage may need therapy include: You and your spouse are not communicating even when you talk everyday Anger and arguments are the rule of thumb in your household and not the exception The blame game is played regularly, … Continue reading →

Marriage Counseling

Marriage counseling is a great way to work on a marriage and try to save a relationship that is struggling. There are many trials and errors that people make in the world today and many things that tempt them away from the commitment that they made. Sometimes these temptations can affect their marriage in a negative way. Marriage counseling is a great outlet to share your feelings and problems with a professional and try to work on your marriage, but it only works if both of you are willing to do whatever it takes. Marriage counseling is only for couples … Continue reading →

Marriage Education

A few years ago, I went back to school and got my degree. I was flipping through a catalog of courses a couple of evenings ago and my husband and I were talking about classes we’d like to go back to school and take. One of the classes that came up during that discussion was a class in marriage education. I was looking at the different psychology offerings and I asked, wondering out loud more, why didn’t the area community colleges get into offering a few couress in marriage education. More and more, adults returning to school comprise upwards of … Continue reading →