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...
by Carolyn | Mar 28, 2012 | Conflict Resolution, Couples Therapy, Expressions of Love, Learning to Communicate, Marriage Counseling
From the Book “Come Here Go Away, Stop Running From the Love you Want” by Dr. Ralph Earle & Susan Meltsner Follow these five prerequisites for intimacy with your spouse: Trust – Trust is the foundation of intimacy. It is the firm belief in others honest and...
by Carolyn | Mar 8, 2012 | Conflict Resolution, Expressing Love, Learning to Communicate, Listening, Marriage Counseling
Finding a loving relationship is the main goal in life for most Americans, placing it ahead of career or financial success. Yet half of all marriages end in divorce. What is the cause of conflict in relationships? “Most fights are really protests over emotional...
by Carolyn | Feb 21, 2012 | Couples Therapy, Learning to Communicate, Marriage Counseling
Couples who have experienced divorce – whether their own or their parents understandably are concerned about not repeating the past. Unless you evaluate and learn from the past, the likelihood of repeating sabotaging patterns remains high. Adult children of divorce,...