What Happens in Counseling Stays in Counseling

Man and woman engaged in therapy session. Man is talking, woman therapist is listening attentively

So you have made the choice to begin counseling and have found a counselor! Congratulations on taking the first step towards hope, healing, and a healthier life.ย  You may be wondering what happens in a counseling session and have anxious feelings going into the first appointment. So letโ€™s talk about these things to help you…

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Marital Conflict

Couple Mad with Each Other

Conflict is a normal part of marriage, I think we would all agree.  The problem with conflict is when nothing gets resolved and a low level of anger is constantly present in the relationship. So letโ€™s start with what NOT to do. There are many different models for this but here is an easy one that I…

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When Your Teen Comes Out

Relationship with your teen

Your teen just told you he/she is gay. As a parent you may feel surprised, grateful they trusted you to tell you or you may feel confused, sad, but whatever you feel, first focus on your child. Letโ€™s understand first what your teen is going through – The 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report, the largest study…

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What Are Boundaries?

therapy boundaries

It is likely that you are already familiar with boundaries in your life, although, you may refer to them as something else. Rules, laws, rituals, guidelines, limits, and goals are all different ways to describe boundaries. But what are they exactly? Boundaries are the limits you place with yourself and with others in relation to…

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Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Mother Talking With Unhappy Teenage Daughter

Talking to our kids about sex can feel uncomfortable. That is why it is good to start early with age-appropriate facts about sex that evolve over time. Talking about sex with your kid (and it will be about more than discussing actual intercourse) is important for your children to develop healthy sexual attitudes and safe…

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Intimacy Troubles in Your Relationship

Many couples go through a period of time where they find that they are less than satisfied with their intimacy in their relationship. They used to have great intimacy and somehow it changed. Many couples canโ€™t figure out why it changed and how to get it back. While it is normal to have phases and…

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Should I stay or should I go? What to do with my therapist?

Picture this: you finally get the courage to seek out counseling, you have your first session (not knowing what to expect or look for), and you leave feeling less than seen or maybe with an โ€œI knew this wouldnโ€™t work attitude.โ€ Now what? For many individuals seeking therapy there are only two options, stay and…

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Social Media โ€“ Good or Bad?

I had been a member of Facebook since 2009.ย  The social media App was mostly used on my phone.ย  Over the years I thought about shutting down my account, but the App made keeping up with family and friends easy and enticing.ย  Yet, I found myself feeling increasingly disrupted over the past two years. ย …

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Is this my Aging Process?

None of us are getting any younger.ย  With each passing year the months seem to dash past more quickly. We observe babies turning into toddlers and what seems just a few months later, hear ourselves exclaiming to the now teenager โ€œmy how youโ€™ve grown.โ€ The process of change never stops during our lives; it just…

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I Want Counseling, Now What?

So you have decided to focus on yourself and have started exploring the idea of counseling. Congratulations, you have taken the biggest step of all towards a healthier, stronger you. The counseling world can feel overwhelming and confusing if you are not familiar with it. Here is some information for you when you are looking…

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