“Real men don’t cry.“ “Stop being such a baby.“ “Suck it up and be a man.“ “You don’t have time for all that touchy-feely crap.“ Do any of these statements sound familiar to you? If they do, chances are you may have heard them from other men- your dad, your boss, your...
The Power of Shame Shame is one of the most powerful and harmful feelings we all have as humans. Shame silently and secretly undermines many relationships. Marriage may be the relationship where shame does its most significant damage. It can work in secret when we...
5 Benefits of Premarital Counseling Why ask for help when everything feels great? ‘Happy, healthy, and head over heels’! Does this describe you? Or are you in the literal or metaphorical “honeymoon” phase of your relationship? If so, the last thing on your mind...
14 Great Date Night Gift Ideas! February is our favorite month here at Married Life Coaching & Counseling and we want to make it your favorite month too! We came up with 14 Great Date Night Gift Ideas to help make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one. Our goal...
WAFFLES AND SPAGHETTI One of my favorite videos to share with clients is 'Guys are like Waffles & Girls are like Spaghetti' on Youtube. It’s just a college kid drawing on a white board talking about the humorous differences between men and women and how they tend...
EMPATHY Empathy is a big topic in the world of counseling and in pursuing thriving relationships. Even we, as counselors, trained to be empathic, have trouble expressing empathy. In couples counseling, I love sharing Brene Brown’s Empathy video on YouTube as a...
"I don't want to go on a hike!" whines my 9-year old son James, "My ankles hurt" groans my 12-year old daughter Ella. The complaints are constant these days, but I'm not phased. It's natural for kids to push back, but there are times when we as parents need to press...
Couples Counseling and Coaching We are honored to provide couples counseling in hopes of healing hurts, restoring faith and trust, learning healthy communication, and rediscovering intimacy. This list of resources is intended to support and complement the ideas,...
Pre-engaged and Premarital Counseling and Coaching Pre-engaged and premarital counseling are proactive ways to address and confront sometimes hidden dynamics, create healthy communication strategies, and a solid foundation for the future of your relationship. This...
Family Counseling Family Counseling addresses the stressors and challenges that can arise from conflict. We help you create a safe space to reset your family dynamics. This list of resources is intended to support and complement the ideas, teaching, and guidance...