Note: I’ll be referencing specific play personalities throughout this post. If you would like a quick refresher on what each play personality is, please check out my post from last month. A while back, I … Read More
Art of Compromise
Many couples struggle to resolve their issues because they do not understand the art of compromise. Negotiation is possible when you are willing to work with your partner to address your challenges and opportunities together. … Read More
Angry Words
“Sticks and stones may break our bones…” There are so many possible ways to address the use of angry words with one another. In family therapy and in couples therapy, clients are encouraged to be … Read More
Play – Part 2
In Play – Part 1, I shared the importance of play and the devastating consequences that come when it is absent from our lives. Engaging our play personalities is quite possibly the most effective and … Read More
Meaningful Spiritual Growth for Couples
Spiritual intimacy can be the deepest form of intimacy that married couples experience together in their lifetime. Spiritual intimacy takes place when husbands and wives surrender their lives and their relationship fully to the Lord. … Read More
When Children Lie
When my oldest child was 3 years old, he got into a chocolate pie that was in the fridge. A 3-year-old sized handprint was sitting in the middle of the pie. My son had chocolate … Read More
Play – Part 1
The good ole days Now that my kids are in their elementary school years, I find myself often recalling my experiences as a child. Life was much simpler back then. My thoughts were mostly consumed … Read More
Conflict Resolution for Couples Made a Little Easier
Most couples have the tendency to see conflict as a negative, destructive force in their relationship. However, conflict is inevitable in all relationships, and it is important for us to learn how to capitalize on … Read More
Managing Stress Through Self Care
Stress is a common presence in our daily lives and its impact on the body (physical, emotional, and spiritual) requires us to be aware of its presence and to seek ways to mitigate or reduce … Read More
Resolving Conflict: Navigating Pursue/Withdraw Conflict Styles
One of the most challenging aspects of resolving relational conflict is navigating different conflict styles. Conflict style describes the way we are most likely to behave during times of conflict. Before we explore how to … Read More