Results for Couples Issues

Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman explains four of the most corrosive behaviors to relationships if left unrepaired, and what you can do to begin to turn things aro...

The most common hot-button issues for couples, according to research.

Among couples with marital issues, the wives are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

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About 10,000 people are homeless in Nebraska each year. Recently two names dropped off that list, an Omaha couple who were living in a tent camp. In February we introduced…

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Since 1989, God has restored thousands of hurting marriages within the walls of BCC. The passion of our ministry is to help hurting and distant couples rebuild their marriage and find peace and joy again. You should know that practical steps will be offered in the very first session…

What happens between the sheets says a lot about the state of your relationship.

Every couple faces their distinct difficulties, but one of the most common issues seen in relationships is jealousy. This was a huge problem in my most...

Arguments are a normal part of marriage or any committed relationship. Abuse is not. It is easy to tell the difference if you know the telltale signs of abuse. The ideal relationship is one where peace and harmony always reign or almost always. That certainly should be the goal of every couple. On the other hand, what cancer is to the body, emotional abuse is to marriages and committed relationships. Typically, when couples disagree their arguments are about the outcome of a particular…

We live at a fast pace. We want it fast and done with immediate results. We want easy solutions that come in the form of a pill. And when it hurts, we just want it to stop or feel numb until it disappears. But it doesn’t work like that in psychotherapy. Why can’t psychotherapy be a band-aid like everything else out there
Last month I took professional training on psychological and educational testing from Dr. Tali Shenfield, so I asked her this question.…

“Scientists have found the gene for shyness. They would have found it years ago, but it was hiding behind a couple of other genes.” – Jonathan Katz Shyness is an issue that affects 40-60 percent of adults, yet it’s not often taken seriously. A lot of people take it as a minor inconvenience. But shyness […]

Many people think premarital counseling is only for certain couples. That includes engaged couples who have relationship issues or who are required by their congregation to attend, said Meredith Hansen, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist who specializes in premarital, newlywed and couples counseling. However, any couple can benefit from premarital counseling. It can help couples who are about to get married, have been married for five years…

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Who knows what is perfect? A couple that seems happy and having fun together in public? A couple that travels a lot and sees the world? A couple that has a nice house and likes to entertain their friends? A couple that has wonderful kids and takes a good care of them? A couple that works together on many projects and shares common interests? A couple that never fights
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We invite you into a thoughtful reflection about what is happening in YOUR sex life. Bring your spirit of curiosity and stay with us in the discovery mode as our “client” played by the brave volunteer - George - answers this first set of questions. Pull back the curtain and hear what Laurie thinks about his answers as a sex therapist. Think about these beginning questions, (not easy questions) like… What would you want your partner to know about you sexually? Laurie reflects…

Infidelity - it is a fairly common problem that doesn’t get addressed often enough. Of course, what goes on in a marriage should be private and a couple dealing with infidelity should be given space and time to work out their next steps. But it is not usually that simple
Infidelity can cause aftershocks that affect the lives of many people, not just the marital partners. When a family is part of a larger system such as a family business , the people…

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Mood disorders affect nearly one in five adults yet little attention is given to the impact that these disorders have on intimate relationships. When I say "mood disorder," I'm referring to conditions such as depression , generalized anxiety, and even PTSD
While there are many forms of mood disorders, depression and anxiety are the most commonly diagnosed. These illnesses can make connecting emotionally difficult…

The last few years have seen a lot of research on how bad sitting all day can be
The risks of a sedentary lifestyle include poor cardiovascular health, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. While the physical health implications are profound, it's not just the body that suffers. Researchers are uncovering how extended periods of sitting can also affect our mental health
These health issues are largely driven…

This is a guest post from Joe Koelzer , c o-founder and CEO of The Clearing, a 12 Step Alternative residential addiction treatment program especially for individuals with dual diagnosis . He has years of counseling experience and a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. In co-founding The Clearing, Joe realizes his dream of creating and sharing the innovative Spiritual Psychology…