by Carolyn | Jan 2, 2013 | Expressing Love, Expressions of Love, Family Time, Relationships
I received this story in an email and found it so moving; I wanted to share it on my blog. It was originally titled The Seven Wonders of the World. And the story goes like this: A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders...
by Carolyn | Nov 16, 2012 | Expressing Love, Family Therapy, Family Time
With the holidays quickly approaching, how are you preparing yourself with all the demands and expectations that go with family gatherings, gifts and holiday cheer? No doubt, you want things to go well and to make the holidays as enjoyable and memorable as possible...
by Carolyn | Sep 6, 2012 | Expressing Love, Expressions of Love
Guest post: Alexandra Katehakis, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S, Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Healthy Sex Every person possesses the quality of open-heartedness. The real test is to stretch into open-heartedness whenever you feel like isolating and shutting...
by Carolyn | Aug 31, 2012 | Expressing Love, Marriage Counseling, San Diego Workshops
Join us for “Renewing Your Bonds of Love – A Relationship Enhancement Workshop” Do you ever wonder…how did we get pulled into this argument … again? Do you ever wish your partner understood what it is like for you when s/he shuts down and...
by Carolyn | Jun 16, 2012 | Expressing Love, Expressions of Love, Family Therapy, Family Time, Learning to Communicate, Relationships
How quickly the school year has come and gone. It’s been eight months (although it seems like just yesterday) that my husband and I helped our youngest twins pack their bags to begin their first year of college. It’s now summer which means – they’re back! With...
by Carolyn | Apr 25, 2012 | Expressing Love, Expressions of Love, Learning to Communicate, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
“The future depends on what we do in the present.” Mahatma Gandi Having a loving and fulfilling relationship is the #1 goal for most individuals, greater than financial success. But most people are not taking the time to make sure their relationships are...