Andrea came to marriage counseling reluctantly. Her motive was to tell the kids that she had done everything possible before...
Archive for category: Marriage Counseling
06.112018September 27, 2018
Imposed Judgement
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Criticism, Judgement
Eric was a good provider. He operated efficiently at work and expected the same in his household. This dynamic created...
31.102018September 27, 2018
I Was Proud of Us
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Conversation
As Laura and Steve were progressing in couples therapy, Laura began our next session saying, “I was proud of us....
24.102018September 27, 2018
Ma Belle
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Infidelity, Texting, Trust
Jacqueline noticed a text on Jacques’ phone. It was from Jacques’ platonic female friend from college. Since Jacqueline was feeling...
17.102018September 27, 2018
Affair Proofing
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Affairs, Boundaries, Infidelity
Affair-proofing a relationship has to do with creating boundaries in a relationship. Infidelity occurs when a partner crosses a line...
03.102018September 27, 2018
Course Correction
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Connection, Course, Disconnected, Issues
Most relationships hit ruts in which they need to course correct. It’s like your navigation system re-calibrating when you make...
19.092018July 25, 2018
You’re Too Sensitive
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Accusations, Insensitivity, Judgement, Sensitivity
“You’re too sensitive!” or “You’re insensitive!” are both accusatory statements. The recipient is likely to react or withdraw. Every individual...
22.082018July 25, 2018
You Have to Work at it
I was recently reading the book Barking Up the Wrong Tree, and came across a fascinating study. The research compared...
15.082018July 25, 2018
No Filter
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Filtering, Respect
A client recently shared with me that when she’s with her husband, “I don’t want to filter what I say.”...
01.082018July 25, 2018
Connected Conversations
By jayme welchIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Connecting, Emotional Connection, Responses
Kim was longing to feel emotionally connected to Sam again, so I was coaching Sam how to be more emotionally...