When NOT to Tell the Truth
When NOT to Tell the Truth We've talked about Why People Lie, and 9 Steps to Telling the Truth. Now let's talk bout if there's any time that it's ok to lie. Up front, let me say thatthis depends on YOU most of all - your values and your own personal integrity. [...]
Telling the Truth – 9 Steps
9 Steps to Telling the Truth To continue with our Couples Series, this week we're talking about how to be more honest in your relationship. If you missed last week's, you can read Why People Lie in Relationships. Most people struggle with telling the truth from time to time. But when someone starts telling [...]
Why people Lie in Relationships
Why people Lie in Relationships This a BIG question, but there are answers. In fact, there are whole books written about this topic. Most of them center on affairs, but one I read recently talked about both affairs and lying in general. It's called, "Tell me No Lies" by Ellyn Bader and [...]
The #1 Myth of Couples Counseling
The #1 Myth of Couples Counseling The last newsletter talked about One Myth About Couples. If you missed it, you can Read it Here. This one focuses on the #1 Myth of Couples Counseling . . . That you BOTH have to go to therapy! Maybe this isn't the "official" #1 Myth, but it's [...]
One Myth about Couples
One Myth about Couples With everyone locked up together, tensions between partners are running pretty high. Even if you normally get along, conflict is creeping in. One common myth is that you should feel good about your partner most of the time, even during quarantine. This gets played out in your head [...]
The Stages of Coupleship
The Stages of Coupleship I have extensive training in Couple Therapy. Only about 15% of therapists have any training at all in couples therapy or counseling, so do your research before hiring one! I have Level 1 training in Gottman Couples Therapy and completed the year-long training from the Couples Institute in [...]