Resilient Relationships

Infidelity: the natural disaster you can survive

Infidelity: the natural disaster you can survive

An affair can be earth shattering. It is normal to feel angry, rejected, isolated and alone. It often invites a ...
Ineffective communication, Part two: What not to do and what not to say

Ineffective communication, Part two: What not to do and what not to say

In part one of this two-part blog, we learned about two of the common mistakes people make when communicating: using ...
Communication: Do the Words You Choose Determine the Response You Get?

Communication: Do the Words You Choose Determine the Response You Get?

We’ve all been there. It starts out with a mindless comment, “You never clean the kitchen. It feels like I ...
The Unique Approach of Marriage and Family Therapy

The Unique Approach of Marriage and Family Therapy

This video recently released by AAMFT illustrate the unique approach of the profession of marriage and family therapists. Understanding the Benefits ...
Can Anger Be Your Ally?

Can Anger Be Your Ally?

We, as human beings, pursue happiness and joy.  We naturally gravitate towards things and people that elicit positive emotions.  There’s ...
self-control

Self-Control: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work

Could it actually be possible to build up our self-control “muscles?” More “staying power” could make a big difference in ...
The Five Habits of Assertive People

The Five Habits of Assertive People

Assertiveness is a term that is widely known, yet often misunderstood.  Many think it means to always get one’s way ...
Celebrate Your Efforts and Increase Self-Control

Celebrate Your Efforts and Increase Self-Control

“Each day you work toward your big goal should be considered a success! You’re doing something now that directly affects ...
Your Heart-Healthy Tip For the Holidays

Your Heart-Healthy Tip For the Holidays

Is there someone you’ve been trying to forgive? Everyone can relate to feeling wronged.  To be human is to suffer.  Whether ...