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Relationship Problems – Sex
Relationship problems come in all shapes and sizes. John Gottman has emphasized that there are three problems that marriages even newlyweds face: money (Related Article: Relationship Problems – Money), sex and in-laws (Related Article: Relationship Problems – In-Laws). As a Utah marriage counselor for nearly two decades, I have seen these issues again and again.…
Read MoreCoping Or Avoiding? Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Are your behaviors coping or avoiding your emotions? There is a big difference, and if you know it, you can be more healthy. I’m often asked, as a marriage counselor, for a list of things clients can do to cope well. I have to tell them that I don’t have one because here’s the thing…
Read MoreMarriage Therapy In Utah – Avoid Harmful Trends
Marriage therapy in Utah is becoming more popular. There are some recent trends that we have noticed as marriage and family therapists. I’d like to share them with you here so that you can take advantage of marriage therapy if you and your spouse need it, but are having a hard time getting in. …
Read MoreCounseling Tip: Polarized Thinking Is Hurting You
As a Utah counselor, I often meet with individuals or couples who use this one cognitive thinking error: Polarized Thinking. It’s something that you are probably doing, but don’t realize it. It hurts your mental health and causes relationship problems (Related Article: Tips For Relationship Problems). Let’s talk about what it is, how it can…
Read MoreRelationship Problems – In-Laws
Oh, what to do about relationship problems with in-laws?! This is one of the biggest concerns of pre-marital couples and newlyweds (Related Article: Pre Marriage Counseling Tips), along with money issues (Related Article: Relationship Problems – Money) and problems with sex (Related Article: Relationship Problems – Sex). It isn’t something that goes away later in…
Read MoreHow To Improve Your Self-Esteem Through Self-Talk
Let’s talk about how to improve your self esteem. How you talk to yourself matters and probably doesn’t get much attention. There are a few ways that you can improve your self esteem through noticing your self-talk and changing it for the better. As a Utah therapist, I’ve noticed some patterns that I’d like to…
Read MoreMarriage Therapy In Utah – How Putting It Off Damages Your Relationship
Want to know how putting off marriage therapy damages your relationship? After working with many couples in Utah over the years as a marriage therapist, I have noticed why putting off marriage counseling hurts you. I’ll share what I have learned here. Time Is Working Against You Most couples come in 6 years…
Read MoreCommunication In Marriage – How To Take A Half-Step
Communication in marriage can be difficult. You want to communicate in an honest way and connect with your spouse in order to have a good relationship. You want emotional intimacy. However, becoming emotionally intimate in your marriage isn’t easy and often feels counterintuitive (Related Article: Emotional Intimacy: What It Is And How To Get It…
Read MoreStigmas – Counseling For Mental Health Problems In Utah
The stigma of going to counseling for mental health problems in Utah is diminishing, but still there. Many people believe that you are weak if you go to counseling or that you should just be able to fix your problems yourself. Others don’t know what to expect when going to therapy so they don’t start…
Read MoreTips For Relationship Problems From A Utah Therapist
I’ll share with you a few tips for relationship problems as I have learned from clients what works. As a Utah marriage and family therapist, I have noticed several trends that are worth sharing. Be Deliberate Clients who seem to be healthy and have a good relationship are deliberate about it. A good…
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