What does working with a marriage counseling specialist mean? Read the values statements that guide couples therapy at Emily Cook Therapy
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Category: Couples Counseling
Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of Divorce
For couples considering ending their relationship, discernment counseling can clarify the best option: the status quo, separation/divorce, or couples therapy
... continue reading.3 Podcasts About Love and Relationships
Interested in podcasts to complement couples therapy, but not sure which to choose? Here are 3 podcasts all about love and relationships!
... continue reading.Forgiveness: What It Isn’t—and What It Can Be
As Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring details in two books, there are both healthy and unhealthy forms of forgiveness. Let’s challenge some assumptions about forgiveness
... continue reading.Mindfulness, according to Jon Kabat-Zinn
Learning how to harness the power of mindfulness, and feeling its benefits in your relationships, is a great way to start experiencing positive results from therapy
... continue reading.So you’re having relationship conflict…now what?
If the “little things” are becoming major issues in your relationship or marriage, ask yourself these four questions. And then contact a couples counselor
... continue reading.Letter Writing to Increase Intimacy
It’s common for intimacy to wane in the first two years of marriage, so be proactive about keeping the flame burning. Try some old-fashioned letter writing
... continue reading.I can’t marry you
Are you engaged but having serious doubts about getting married? Read about three people who decided to call off the wedding and how therapy can help
... continue reading.From “I feel like you…” to “I feel…”
Break the habit of using the phrase “I feel like you…” Read our take on sharing emotions as part of healthy communication
... continue reading.Sex as Pancakes
Too busy for sex? Worried that scheduling sex takes away the magic? Read a metaphor that keeps sex on the calendar and keeps it special. Sex as pancakes!
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