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Family Therapy Resources My students will tell you that I’m a fan of information. I love real stories from real people about the struggles and
Premarital Counseling – in the News!
Premarital Counseling… is it for everyone? Recently, celebrity couple Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell have been speaking publicly about their use of marriage counseling. In
Parents… we’re driving ourselves crazy
Our parenting today is making us nuts! As parents we’re trying to do more than ever with and for our kids. We are busy shuttling kids to activities, preparing
Holiday Gifts… or burdens?
This post was collaboratively authored with financial planner (and friend) Erik Garcia. Visit his website to learn more. We’re family guys, gift givers, and holiday
Single in New Orleans? You’re not alone…
Singles? Louisiana is first in something! A recent report listed New Orleans (58%) as having the largest percentage of single residents of any metro area in
5 Keys to Reducing Co-Parenting Conflict
Co-Parenting is hard… really hard. Co-Parenting = parents continuing to parent cooperatively together, from 2 different homes, after they have separated or divorced. Remaining
Are we compatible?
Becoming Compatible I regularly hear the couples I counsel wonder if they and their partner are compatible. Soul-mates. They seem to suggest that if they’re compatible,
4 Skills of Financially Healthy Families – part 2
Family Finances: (part 2) By now, if you read part 1, you’re probably frenetically tracking your spending and budgeting like a banshee. And wow, now
4 Skills of Financially Healthy Families – part 1
Family Finances: When I meet with families and couples, I often ask them the following question: “How are you doing financially?” I leave this question
Relationship Counseling
What is Relationship Counseling? Recently my kids were playing with a group of their friends. After being together for awhile, one of them noticed that