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Author: Peter Pearson, Ph.D. Houston We Have a Problem! If astronauts went to Mars, it would take up to 20 minutes to transmit a message to mission control in Houston, and 20 minutes more for them to receive a response from mission control. That’s a 40-minute time lag! “Mayday Mayday! Mission control, our left fuel […]
Marriage is a journey filled with love, joy, and companionship, but it can also have its fair share of challenges and rough patches. When faced with relationship difficulties, seeking professional help through marriage counseling can be a valuable resource. If you’re considering marriage counseling, you might wonder, “What can I expect from this process?” Understanding […]
If you’re fortunate enough to have visited a grove of aspen trees in autumn, the sight remains with you for a lifetime. The trees are an explosion of yellow, whispering as the wind blows through their leaves. Last fall, we ventured out again to visit the aspens and meditate on their beauty. As we watched […]
Many come into couples therapy uncertain of what will happen. For many, this might be their first time in any kind of counseling or therapy. They don’t know what to expect from the therapist or if the therapist has unique expectations for them. In our experience, most approach couples counseling with some apprehension. Their idea […]
Could this be the best (and cheapest) date night ever? What comes to mind when you think of a date night? Most would probably imagine a trip to an expensive restaurant, concert, or special event. You must plan, schedule, and then dress up, spending lots of time and money. We all love our partners and […]
For many, wedding vows are a lower priority in their planning focus. Sure, they’ll agonize over the location, guest list, and even the cake. But the vows are often almost forgotten in the scramble to take care of all the details. Put off as an afterthought to be written up the night or morning before […]
Most of us have childhood memories of the mythic cookie jar. Almost every household had one at some point or another. Maybe it had a funny shape, spelled out the word “cookie” as if to tease us, or worse of all, it was transparent so that we could see the cookies contained within. The cookie […]
Over the years, we’re taught by films, books, and society at large that the way to express the gift of love on an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or other big day is to buy our partner flowers (or in old-fashioned comedies, this is how attempts were made to correct a mistake). Who doesn’t love flowers? They […]
I love counseling and marriage therapy and felt my calling to this profession at an early age. But there’s a lot of time and education you need to get through before you can run your first couples therapy session. Like many people, as I was advancing along the way in life and my training, I […]
When was the last time you played a love language game and got to know your partner? Most of us will remember the classic game “Twenty Questions.” It used to be an age-old favorite in the pre-smartphone era. For those who don’t remember, or never had the chance to play, you have 20 questions to […]
Probably the number one question we get asked is whether or not couples counseling can save a relationship or marriage. Since many might be skimming the article or are short for time, we’ll cut to the chase and say, yes it can – with some caveats. We’re not just saying that because we’re counselors. According […]
When many people think of couples counseling, they don’t think of young or unmarried couples who are dating. Unfortunately, many believe that counseling for couples is a last-ditch effort to save a marriage or something reserved only for couples experiencing some extreme trouble. Couples counseling is not reserved for one specific type of relationship or […]