Are you in a dark place in your relationship and finding it difficult to trust your partner? It can be tough to build trust in a marriage, especially if you've been hurt in the past. The thing is, if you're not sure how to build trust in your marriage, you're
Today's article will discuss 4 couples communication problems and how to solve them. For example, in emotionally committed relationships, we love one another earnestly through our communication patterns. Over time, however, we discover that the power of love doesn't cover, hide, or eliminate flaws in a relationship. Instead, love exposes
Are you facing problems in your relationship right now? Although some relationships can survive without intimacy, the feelings of closeness, affection, concern, and cooperation tend to recede and disappear quickly. Over time, a sense of feeling unhappy, insecure, and sometimes resentful can increase–and the foundation of your relationship or
In the wake of infidelity, the fabric of trust is often torn apart, leaving couples adrift in a sea of uncertainty and pain, making it difficult to turn toward each
You’re about to meet a married couple whose love struggled as they encountered what renowned researcher John Gottman calls the distance and isolation cascade. Thankfully, their story demonstrates that even
Meet Angela. As a frustrated mom, she entered my therapy office and announced, “I’m so frustrated with my son’s challenging behavior! Please help!” This article will demonstrate why punishment and
If you’ve been parenting ADHD kids, odds are you are tired of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the chronic behavioral challenges you encounter each day. I’m excited because, in this
Odds are you are reading part 2 of this 9-part series because you can relate to David and Amber, who are trying to parent their 15-year-old son, Johnny, who struggles
In the first two articles of our 9-part series, you met David and Amber, who admitted they had no patience, no plan, and no clue for how to parent 15-year-old
Today’s article will discuss 4 couples communication problems and how to solve them. For example, in emotionally committed relationships, we love one another earnestly through our communication patterns. Over time,
It’s no secret that parenting can be challenging. However, parenting a neurodivergent child can be exhausting. For example, parents with neurodiverse kiddos report feeling like there are countless things to
In the wake of infidelity, the fabric of trust is often torn apart, leaving couples adrift in a sea of uncertainty and pain, making it difficult to turn toward each
As parents, we all share a common dream: to provide our little ones with the best possible start in life. But what if you’ve noticed your child struggling with inattention,
In today’s article, I want to give you an insider’s view on the 3 fatal mistakes that adults make in couples therapy or marriage counseling. A Therapists View When clients
Meet Angela. As a frustrated mom, she entered my therapy office and announced, “I’m so frustrated with my son’s challenging behavior! Please help!” This article will demonstrate why punishment and
Recently, I flew to Maui and want to share a crazy experience that demonstrates the power of empathy and why empathy is so important for relationships. If you’re like most
As a mother of a child with ADHD, you may have observed your child struggling with attention, focus, and organization. Since it’s natural to worry about your child’s development and
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a veteran of parenting, figuring out if your child has ADD can be a challenge. While at least 20% of children have behavioral issues,
Many people believe that couples therapy is only for couples who argue all the time. However, counseling works for every kind of couple, even those who aren’t facing serious communication
Welcome back to Part 8 of our 9-part series. I want to share another exciting update from my last session with David and Amber. We’ve been using Collaborative Problem Solving®
What Is Distance and Isolation Cascade The distance and isolation cascade was first introduced by renowned researcher John Gottman, and here is how it tends to unfold. When partners break
Welcome back to Part 9 of our 9-part series. If you parent kids with ADHD, odds are you are tired of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the chronic behavioral challenges
Welcome back to Part 7 of our 9-part series. Today, I’m excited to share some incredible insights from my last session with David and Amber, who admitted they had no
In the first three articles of 9-part series, you met David and Amber, who admitted they had no patience, no plan, and no clue for how to end “the insanity”
Parenting a potentially ADHD child is stressful because you love your child and want to support them. Meanwhile, you have questions and concerns about their constant energy, difficulty focusing, impulsive
When effective communication in a relationship is the norm, both partners tend to feel close, connected, and on the same page. When communication is lacking, feelings such as confusion and
Meet Doris. I just finished reading her email entitled Help! My child has ADHD. Now What? In my responses, we discussed the top 5 strategies to help raise children affected
For over 20 years, Steve Cuffari has been an ordained minister, assistant college professor of psychology at vanguard university, and a therapist committed to helping individuals, couples, and educators learn how to put an end to destructive conversations so they can build secure and lasting relationships... More about Steve →
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