How Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me? Many people do not want to go to therapy because of various reasons. The reasons I hear most often is: being stubborn, not wanting to talk about feelings, not wanting to pay for something they believe they can fix themselves, and
Getting Help With My Depression Many people who are depressed lack the energy to come in to therapy to get help. I will be covering some things in this blog that might help you get a handle on your depression. 1. Many people who are sad or depressed have trouble sleeping. Make sure that you
Can My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach A question I get all the time from people is: “How many relationships recover from an affair?” This is a very complicated question because there are so many factors that go into a relationship that is trying to recover from
How Long Will Therapy Take? I almost didn’t include this question because I didn’t want to sound like a typical therapist who says “it depends” to every question asked. In this case, it really does depend though. In therapy (as in life), there are no guarantees and everyone does their work in their own time.
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
Is My Relationship Abusive? If you are asking yourself if your relationship is abusive, it may be time to get professional help. Often by the time someone recognizes that the relationship is abusive, it has already gotten pretty bad. Name calling, belittling, threatening, being hit, slapped, punched, or kicked is not okay, especially not by
How To Get Help For My Depressed Partner/Spouse In Long Beach If you are a spouse/partner of a depressed person, there are things that you can do. First, you can educate yourself on the causes of depression and you can get help for yourself. Even if you do not think you have any issues, you
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
How Can Stress In My Relationship Affect My Infertility? Stress is one of the most common reasons behind many illnesses. If stress didn’t cause it, stress can certainly make it worse. How does stress impact infertility? Consider these questions: If you are feeling stressed, how “in the mood” are you to make love and create
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
