One of the most unpleasant experiences in couples counseling, although uncommon, is when an individual uses the session to announce that he or she wants...
11.082015October 7, 2015
What Do I Need To Do To Fix It?
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Relationship CounselingTags Betrayal, Emotional Support, Listening, Resentment
When Sherri and Ed met, Ed was involved in another relationship. As Ed and Sherri got closer, Ed told Sherri that he ended his former...
04.082015October 7, 2015
This Isn’t the Jerry Springer Show
In my first session with Pete and Diane I asked about previous couples counseling experiences. I like to learn what worked previously and what wasn’t...
28.072015August 18, 2015
Respect and Appreciation
Will and Sharon were fighting in the car. Will was willing to take over a project that Sharon was struggling with, but Sharon wasn’t ready...
21.072015August 18, 2015
I Never Met Anyone Like You
I was having another difficult session with Cheryl and John. Their issues were complex and difficulties longstanding. Then John shockingly said, “I never met anyone...
14.072015August 18, 2015
Feedback Loops
One goal in couples counseling is to have respectful conversations about relationship issues that need to be addressed. If a couple escalates with each other,...
07.072015August 18, 2015
Suspicion
Donna came to me deciding whether to continue her marriage. She was very unhappy the last few years and suspected that her husband Chris was...
01.072015August 18, 2015
Affairs
Affairs can destroy marriages. Marriages can sometimes endure one affair, assuming the affair is dealt with effectively, but marriages rarely survive more than one affair....
24.062015August 18, 2015
Bulldozing and Stonewalling
April wants to adopt a child and Dan is reluctant. April was bulldozing—pushing her position — and Dan was stonewalling—digging in and shutting down. The...
19.062015August 18, 2015
The Dinner Plate
Tom works long hours. When he gets home late at night, he’s exhausted, as is his wife Alicia. Alicia is managing their four kids— transporting...