Relationships

Counseling tools that help create healthy interactions within relationships.

The Orgasm Gap and What it Means for Women

Dr. Laurie Mintz coined the term Orgasm Gap to identify the fact that heterosexual men have many more orgasms than heterosexual women.

Foreplay 101: What to Know to Get the Juices Flowing

Foreplay is the erotic stimulation of the mind, body, and soul before sexual intercourse. Foreplay is not a wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am sexual encounter, quick sex without affection. Sex play enhances and provides sexual arousal, which could lead to orgasm.

The unexpected reality of intimate partner violence

Sometimes relationships are surprising and perplexing. What begins as an ideal match in the eyes of others, can be a disappointing world of nightmares….

Premarital Therapy: For a Holly Jolly Relationship

It’s that time of year. The weather is getting cooler, the holidays are approaching, and for many that means taking that next step in…

Fa-la-la-la-blah! Beating the Holiday Blues

The holiday season taunts itself as “the most wonderous time of the year,” but is it really? For some, the holidays are not always…

The Recipe for a Resilient Family

Every family experience some form of hardship. Have you ever noticed how some families seem to bounce back, perhaps even using their trials for good,…

Real Talk: Should you Talk with Your Partner about Porn?

Real Talk: Should You Talk with Your Partner about Porn? One of the most challenging conversations you can have with your partner is about…

5 Discipline Strategies Your Kids Want You to Know – Disciplining Your Kids Well, Part 2

In the first part of this blog series, we discussed some common misconceptions about discipline. We learned that discipline is not about punishment, demanding…

3 Common Misconceptions About Discipline You Need to Know – Disciplining Your Kids Well, Part 1

Disciplining your kids is a necessary part of parenting. While it is essential, discipline can often be misunderstood. In this two-part series, we will…