by Carolyn | Oct 15, 2012 | Expressions of Love, Family Therapy, Family Time, Relationships
When you think about your childhood holiday memories, what comes up for you? Did you wake up to the smell of turkey roasting in the oven Thanksgiving morning? Did your family travel during the holidays? What traditions did your family do that fill you with joy? With...
by Carolyn | Aug 15, 2012 | Couples Therapy, Expressions of Love, Learning to Communicate, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
Why is it that couples so often wind up arguing over seemingly simple matters? A small comment gets lost in translation and suddenly the tension rises until it becomes an insurmountable barrier to the relationship. “Most fights are really protests over emotional...
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 | May 30, 2012 | Forgiveness, Letting Go, Relationships
When people get hurt by a loved one they react with anger or resentment and if not dealt with, inadvertently shut down. While these feelings may be appropriate responses, unresolved issues manage to drive a wedge between two people and is likely to reappear in the...
by Carolyn | May 16, 2012 | Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relationships
We’ve all been taken by surprise with news of the seemingly “ideal couple” getting a divorce. This unexpected event shakes us up for a while causing one to reflect on their own relationship and to experience a “what if” moment. It often leaves one feeling unsure how...
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...
