Her mother’s death was the hardest event Kristin ever went through. Kristin supported her mother during her cancer treatments and...
Archive for category: Relationship Counseling
28.112018December 13, 2018
Unconscious
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Comments, Defensiveness, Offended
Tom was shopping with his wife Patty and pulled out his wallet to make a purchase. He saw another guy...
14.112018December 13, 2018
We Need to Tell the Kids we Did Everything
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Attention, Goals, Patterns
Andrea came to marriage counseling reluctantly. Her motive was to tell the kids that she had done everything possible before...
06.112018December 13, 2018
Imposed Judgement
By Dr. Richard ReinIn 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...
31.102018December 13, 2018
I Was Proud of Us
By Dr. Richard ReinIn 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....
24.102018December 13, 2018
Ma Belle
By Dr. Richard ReinIn 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...
17.102018December 13, 2018
Affair Proofing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn 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...
03.102018December 4, 2018
Course Correction
By Dr. Richard ReinIn 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...
27.092018December 4, 2018
Careless
In my relationship counseling sessions with Jill, I individually coach her to be more effective in her relationships with others....
19.092018December 4, 2018
You’re Too Sensitive
By Dr. Richard ReinIn 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...