9 Tips to deal with Empty Nest Syndrome Empty nesters often deal with Loneliness, identity crisis, relationship Changes, increased free time and worry/anxiety about their kid’s well-being and safety. Worry and Anxiety: Concern for their children’s well-being and safety in a new environment can cause ongoing worry and anxiety for parents. Here are 9 tips
How to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach. Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced by hurried texts, emails, and instant messages. While digital communication is great for some purposes, it doesn’t positively impact your brain and nervous system in the
Many clients come into individual therapy trying to figure out how to be a better listener in their relationship. The first step in doing this is to go by the rule of “one mouth, two ears”. Let your ears have double the airtime as your mouth. In other words, LISTEN! Listen more than you talk.
Many people struggle with how to make Valentine’s Day special when you have been in a long-term relationship, have a full-time job, kids, and no time to plan. Well, if your relationship is important, you will need to carve out some time and get creative. Be grateful First things first. If you are in a
Can My Relationship And My Children Coincide? Marriage can be difficult enough without adding children to the mix. When children are involved, what started off as difficult could very easily become really ugly! Many parents, in this day and age, are dedicated to their children and also spend a great deal of time at work.
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Blending Families: How To Make Step-Families Work. Tips From a Family Therapist in Long Beach. Raising children is never simple, but it becomes even more complex when two families, both with children, come together to form a new family. Navigating a relationship with stepchildren can feel like walking blindfolded through a minefield, but it is
How To Find Happiness Again: How To Relax When was the last time you felt completely relaxed? Most people prioritize their jobs and their other responsibilities in front of their happiness. Relaxation and happiness doesn’t have to cost money. I admit, that money can make it easier to go on vacation or take time off
How To Get Through To My Spouse Many people come into therapy because they cannot communicate with their partner. The first step to “getting through” to them is to listen and close your mouth. Yes, you read correctly. How inviting would it be to your partner if you just listened to them without rolling your
5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children” Marriage is difficult enough. Add children to the mix, and PRESTO..it gets ugly. Many parents give so much dedication to work and children that they forget about themselves and their relationships. There are things that you can do to improve your relationship without neglecting your children. Have
