Healing Wounds: How Men Can Begin Healing from Early Childhood Abuse through Therapy
The impact of early childhood experiences on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being cannot be overstated. For men who have faced abuse during their formative years, the effects can linger into adulthood, influencing relationships, self-esteem, and...
Good Reasons for Your “Bad” Behavior in a Relationship
Sometimes we can get down on ourselves for the choices, behaviors, and negative patterns we get into in our relationships. We wonder what’s wrong with us that we keep repeating these patterns and maybe even give up hope that things will ever change. Couples therapy...
Part Three: Common Negative Interaction Cycles a Couple Can Develop when Facing Chronic Illness in a Relationship
Couples facing chronic illness can sometimes get into a negative interaction cycle that further strains their relationship. This cycle can be described as follows: The stress of chronic illness: The chronic illness of one partner can create significant stress for both...
Part Two: How Couples Therapy Can Benefit the Caregiver in a Relationship
Couples therapy can provide significant support for caregivers in a marriage. Caring for a spouse with a chronic illness or disability can be a challenging and exhausting experience, and it can take a toll on the caregiver’s physical and emotional well-being....