Marriage Counselling: Top 5 Questions Asked
Can I Save My Marriage
The answer is YES, however most couples in distress need the help of a competent marital therapist. Studies show that the majority (upwards of 80%) of couples that get divorced don’t go to counselling or get any outside assistance. Of the 20% that do get help, they...
read moreDoes Marriage Counselling Work?
Q: How many marriage counsellors does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one, but the light bulb has to really want to change. Marriage counselling, if done by a skilled and experienced counsellor is highly effective for the vast majority of couples. However,...
read moreCan Your Marriage Survive An Affair?
An affair doesn’t have to mean the end of your marriage! Yes it can be one of the lowest, darkest moments of your entire life and dealing with the affair can be one of the most difficult challenges you and your spouse will ever face. As a marriage therapist for over...
read moreWe don’t communicate anymore. Can we get that back?
The number one complaint couples bring into my office is “we just can’t communicate anymore.” And my response….if you’re having trouble communicating – you’re having trouble handling the message. Underneath most communication problems lies a thorny e conversation that...
read moreMy partner doesn’t think we have a problem. What can I do?
It’s very common for one partner to be unhappier in the relationship than the other but it’s another matter if your partner is unwilling to talk about it…or do anything about it. This usually reflects a pattern called “stonewalling,” which is refusing to talk about...
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Are your kids pushing your buttons?
The Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation How kids push our buttons! Which ones do your kids do? 1. Badgering ("Why can't I?, "But how come?," "Why now?,") 2. Intimidation (yelling, screaming, banging doors, throwing things) 3. Threats ("I'm going to run away from...
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