By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC Many of the couples we work with report parenting as one of the major stressors they face. This comes as no surprise. Being a parent is a huge responsibility and is challenging even in the best of times. While parenting in general is difficult, some parents have additional stress placed… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC Modern relationships have common themes that come up time and again in couples counseling. The area of sex is often a hot topic and the differences in the partner’s level of desire for sex is a common complaint. Sexual Desire Discrepancy simply means that each member of the couple has… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC In my years of working with parents I have often heard similar stories. Parents reporting feelings of worry, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness all related to their child’s behavior. Of course it’s difficult to watch your child struggle in any way, and we as parents often feel the emotional sting when… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC Want to know how solid your relationship is? A quick and dirty way to find out is asking the following universal attachment questions. The answers to these questions will confirm what is going well and put a spotlight on what needs to improve. Question #1: Can I count on you… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LPC Self-Awareness is essentially knowing your own experience. Most of us fail to recognize our own experience which leaves us to focus on being critical of our partner and their actions. Learning about your own inner experience allows you the ability to speak up and have a voice, yet keep things focused… Read More
