In today’s complex world, many families and individuals find themselves seeking support for emotional and mental health challenges. For those with a strong Christian faith, the idea of integrating their beliefs into the counseling process … Read More
The Power of Relationships
Have you ever wondered why, at the very core of your being, that you have a deep-seated desire for relationships, and that for this very reason, you were born with the capacity for language to … Read More
Angry Words – Part 2
“…But words can definitely hurt us” In the the previous blog, I discussed ways to recognize anger in ourselves and to employ methods to control or manage the anger such as recognition of signs of … 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
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
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
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
Intentional Dating for Couples
Most of us live out incredibly hectic busy schedules as we seek to successfully balance work, family, friends, faith, community, and leisure. We tend to address the most demanding and urgent items in our schedule, … Read More
The 5 Most Important Elements of a Healthy Marriage
By Charlene Roth Many people believe finding the right partner is all it takes to build a healthy marriage that stands the test of time. But the truth is that every marriage takes work. Marriage … Read More
Don’t Play in the Septic Tank
I had a friend from Dallas Theological Seminary ask if she could do a Prepare / Enrich marital assessment on my wife and me for a class that she was taking. We gladly agreed. Knowing … Read More