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Family, Parenting and Religion

2023-10-15T12:40:10-04:00

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How Full Disclosure Can Help You Deal With Marital Finances

Last updated on: October 15, 2023 at 12:40 pm By Terry Gaspard

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During a recent counseling session, Karen and Joshua, in their late thirties, spoke about their finances, and explained how their debt was causing stress in their relationship. Since they are both self-employed and were paid sporadically, it was easy for debt to build up and most of their discussions about money turned into arguments over the past few years. Married for over a decade and raising two children, they had drifted apart and the last thing they wanted to talk... Read more

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2023-10-08T14:23:44-04:00

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When Screen Time Stands Between You and Your Partner

Last updated on: October 8, 2023 at 2:23 pm By Terry Gaspard

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When Maria, 37, and Jeff, 38, came to our first session for counseling they both complained about a lack of feeling connected with each other and said they were drifting apart since the CVID-19 pandemic. As they talked, it became apparent that they both spend an excessive amount of time on their computers between work and leisure time. Maria put it like this, “Jeff and I barely talk anymore. We both work at home online and it seems like we’re... Read more

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2023-09-30T11:13:21-04:00

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What’s The Best Alternative To Co-Parenting When Ex’s Don’t Get Along?

Last updated on: September 30, 2023 at 11:13 am By Terry Gaspard

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Studies show that conflict is what creates the most pain and anguish for children after parents’ split, and that keeping parental disagreements to a minimum is a key aspect of helping kids become resilient. Over the last few decades, research by child development experts has demonstrated numerous benefits to children when their living arrangements enable support from both parents. One reason is that parents who co-parent tend to experience lower conflict than those who have sole custody arrangements. However, very... Read more

2023-09-23T08:43:38-04:00

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How to Handle Your Child When They Have a Tantrum

Last updated on: September 23, 2023 at 8:43 am By Terry Gaspard

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During a recent counseling session, Monica, 40, complained about her two-year daughter Abigail, crying too much and being unsure about how to handle her. Monica put it like this, “My husband Kyle and I disagree about what to do when Abbey cries. He thinks we should let her cry it out and I don’t agree. When we do, she just seems more agitated and it escalates. When I comfort her, she calms down quickly.” In a recent article for the... Read more

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2023-09-17T16:01:17-04:00

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8 Ways To Prevent Resentment from Destroying Your Marriage

Last updated on: September 17, 2023 at 4:01 pm By Terry Gaspard

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Karen, age 48, had been married to Kyle for five years when she found several letters from his former live-in girlfriend in his dresser drawer when she was putting away his clean clothes. She reflects, “I wasn’t looking for trouble but it presented itself to me and our marriage went sideways after that. I was so angry, jealous and fearful of Kyle leaving that I shut him out and wouldn’t listen to his side of the story.” One of the... Read more

2023-09-10T17:29:01-04:00

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5 Ways to Increase Communication and Improve Intimacy

Last updated on: September 10, 2023 at 5:29 pm By Terry Gaspard

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In many ways, relationships are ruled by the routines partners establish for themselves. These patterns create a dynamic and a good, healthy partnership, or can subvert a couple’s chances at happiness and longevity. When I interview couples in my practice during couples counseling sessions, most of them complain about toxic patterns of bickering and criticizing each other. Unfortunately, these patterns often lead to withdrawal and can threaten the stability of their union. For instance, Carolyn and Todd have bitter disagreements... Read more

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2023-09-03T19:45:22-04:00

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6 WaysTo Heal From Feeling Rejected After Divorce

Last updated on: September 3, 2023 at 7:45 pm By Terry Gaspard

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When a marriage ends because our partner leaves or betrays us, it’s natural to experience feelings of rejection. When we are left, it can be a devastating experience and it can leave us feeling angry, sad, and self-critical – at times ruminating about what went wrong. We may be in shock and feel shaken to the core of our being. Self-defeating thoughts can grab hold because we are vulnerable and trying to make sense of things. However, it’s important to... Read more

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2023-09-03T19:39:23-04:00

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The Art of Avoiding Arguments

Last updated on: September 3, 2023 at 7:39 pm By Terry Gaspard

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We’ve all been there: embroiled in an argument with our partner, caught up in emotion, and perhaps most crucially, unsure of how something seemingly small escalated. The touchy topic of who’s “right” and who’s “wrong” in a conflict between a couple often misses the point and prevents partners from moving beyond the spat in a constructive way that provides tools helpful in avoiding future quarrels. For instance, Alyssa, 35, and Rick, 36, are caught up in an ongoing cycle of... Read more

2023-09-03T19:38:53-04:00

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6 Tips to Overcoming Fear of Commitment

Last updated on: September 3, 2023 at 7:38 pm By Terry Gaspard

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A national survey found that 84% of women and 82% of men in the US crave commitment and report that being married someday is “very” or “somewhat” important to them. That said, many people seek lasting commitment, often in the form of marriage. This can be a healthy desire if we bring realistic expectations to it. But many adults don’t have a healthy template of marriage to follow when it comes to nurturing and sustaining a committed relationship, making it... Read more

2023-08-13T17:46:28-04:00

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8 Tips to Help Your Teenage Cope with the Post-Divorce Challenges

Last updated on: August 13, 2023 at 5:46 pm By Terry Gaspard

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Helping your teenager to make a smooth transition to becoming a more capable and independent person can be complex in a divorced family. Experts explain that adolescence is a time of transition from being a child to establishing an identity different from their parents. This normal process can become more complicated as teens experience the breakup up their parents’ marriage. Although it may take your teen about two years to adjust to your divorce, feelings of sadness or anger may... Read more

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