How long should a couple be engaged before getting married? Is there a certain timeframe that is ideal for a successful marriage? We hear these questions a lot at our premarital counseling center in Michigan, and the truth is that there is no definitive answer. With...
Continued from Part 1 Work With A Depression Therapist As cliché, as it sounds, working with a therapist, can and will improve your depression symptoms. Therapists and counselors are trained to understand people’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Your therapist can...
Couples counseling is much like any other activity in life – you only get as much out of it as you’re willing to put into it. Couples that are dedicated to their therapy programs experience faster, more significant improvements in their relationships. Whether you are...
Conflict resolution is an important element in any relationship. Whether you’re engaged, married, or on the verge of divorce, you can benefit from improving your communication skills and gaining a better understanding of your spouse’s feelings. Marriage counseling,...
Do you feel like you have the same arguments over and over again? This is a common issue for couples, especially when they have been together for a long time. With some simple communication and conflict resolution skills, you can drastically reduce the volume and...
With Christmas coming up, many Michigan homes are filled with financial stress, food stress, family stress – more stress than we could possibly mention. Small fights that would normally be swept under the rug turn into huge altercations with this kind of pressure in...
When most people think about domestic violence and abusive relationships, the picture forms of physical abuse. While bruising and black eyes are certainly indicators of relationship abuse, the fact is that many abusive behaviors are not physical at all. In our Troy...
Couples face difficulties at all stages of their relationship. No matter how old you are or how long you have been together, chances are you’ve encountered at least a handful of obstacles in your relationship. In this guide, we wanted to take a closer look at why...
Most couples dream of finding their better half – the perfect person to make them feel whole and complete. While it is important to be compatible with your significant other, you have to make sure that compatibility doesn’t turn into codependency. One of the biggest...
No matter how old you are or where you live, chances are you or someone you know has been affected by domestic violence. Thousands of Americans go into protective shelters every year because of domestic violence, and many others never seek help for their situations....
