Our Therapy Blog
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Seven Signs You May Be In A Toxic Friendship
Songs have been written about them, a tv show is named after them, and we all need them: friends. Friends are our cheerleaders, adopted family members and our social network. For some people, however, friendships can be exhausting, angering, and unhealthy. The very definition of friend is called into question when there is…
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The Most Misunderstood Couples Skill: Assertiveness
It never fails. My couples come to my office. I (Vincent) talk about assertiveness in marriage. They attest that they understand what it is. They proclaim they exercise it in their relationship. But when we begin to process a conflict, their body betrays them. I had one husband sit forward on…
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5 Signs That Your Marriage Is In Trouble
1. Stonewalling – Your spouse shuts down. They ignore and avoid you. They do not talk about what is upsetting them. They act like everything is okay, but keep on doing things to annoy you. Here are some practical ways to get your husband to open up: “How To Get Your Husband To Talk About…
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SLOW DOWN! Practical Ways To Handle Conflict
In my practice, I (Vincent) see couples. They are coming to me because they are having relationship problems. They need effective ways to handle conflict. They are wound up and going way too fast – in their thinking, speaking, and doing. Many times, my first homework assignment to them is to “SLOW DOWN”,…
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Setting Boundaries with Those You Love
In my practice, I see a lot of people who struggle with defining their Christian responsibility to others, especially other family members. It’s difficult for them to make appropriate boundaries. For example, woman feels that she must do everything right to make her husband happy. A son feels like he must always check…
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How To Navigate A Guilt Trip
We all have those people in our lives…You know the ones who make us feel guilty on a regular basis. Sometimes it’s your mother, a friend, or a spouse. Whoever it is, it makes you feel miserable. Would you like it to stop? Here are some tips on how you as the “guilt trippee” can…
