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Marriage Resources: Where to Get Help

One of the problems married couples face together or individually when they are encountering issues in their marriage is where to go for help. The following are some resources you, your spouse or others might be able to make use of when you are encountering difficulties. Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse is a serious problem, if you or someone you love is suffering from domestic abuse, contact the following resources: National Hotline for Battered Women – 1-800-799-SAFE Wife Beating and Elder Abuse Help Center Clearinghouse on Family Violence – 1-703-385-7565 Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence – 1-206-634-1903 … Continue reading →

‘Friends’ Star Seeks Out a Marriage Therapist

I’ve mentioned before that I’m not big on celebrity gossip, but there was a little tidbit that caught my attention when it came down the newswire from United Kingdom. It seems that Courtney Cox (known as Monica Gellar in the series Friends as well as the reporter in the Scream trilogy) has engaged the services of a marriage therapist to help out with her marriage to David Arquette. Apparently, an argument between the couple was caught by the paparazzi during a recent vacation. According to the Yahoo News Report, Cox told Life weekend magazine: “I could see how relationships break … Continue reading →

Warning Signs of a Subjective Marriage Counselor

Usually couples seek marriage counseling because they want to improve or save their marriages. Unfortunately, not all counselors are in the business of trying to make marriages better. Some are more about helping one spouse “escape” the marriage. To make sure this is not the type of counselor you are enlisting, watch out for these and similar warning signs: 1. The counselor gives a direct opinion about staying or leaving. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy says this is a no-no. Even if the advice is couched in suggestive language, such as, “I feel you should,” or “Maybe … 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 →

Can Therapy Hurt Your Marriage?

Yes, therapy can hurt rather than help your marriage in some circumstances. It usually has a lot to do with the therapist. Unfortunately, there are counselors out there that are not experienced in couple’s counseling and basically see it as a side job or another way to make a few extra bucks. Make sure the counselor or therapist you choose has the appropriate credentials needed to offer marriage counseling or couple’s therapy. Couple’s therapy should not be an extension of individual therapy, at least not via the same therapist. If you have spent time talking and sharing with a therapist, … Continue reading →

Weekend Marriage Seminars?

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Have you read about places where you can go for a weekend marriage seminar? There are several different offerings out there on the web, in local areas offered through religious organizations and by marriage therapists and more. One such place is SaveMyMarriage.com. Their seminars occur in different cities during different months and it’s a three day seminar on helping you rebuild your communication skills. Why a Weekend Seminar? Why would a weekend seminar benefit you rather than seeing a marriage counselor or coach on a regular weekly basis? What makes this type of help different? There could be multiple reasons … Continue reading →

Marriage Counseling is a Process

I’ve read lots of things about marriage counseling and I’ve even been to it with my husband. Once upon a time, I thought admitting that we needed a counselor meant we were just delaying the inevitable. After all, if you need a counselor – well you must not have much of a marriage. Occasionally I am prone to real bouts of stupidity and insecurity. Thinking about marriage counseling in that light is a demonstration of those feelings. Seeking out a marriage counselor may be an indicator that you need help, but it also shows you are willing to get it. … Continue reading →

Marital Courtship

Over the next several weeks, John and Jane visited the counselor regularly, once per week. The problem they confronted and recovered from during each session worked in fit and starts. They could finish each other’s sentences; they could anticipate each other’s reactions and in most cases, recite very clearly similar events in their past but there were issues between them that they hesitated to give voice to. Issues about finances. Issues about time management Issues about motivation Issues about loyalty Issues about happiness. However, it wasn’t until the counselor looked at them both and said “I want to ask you … Continue reading →