Gridlock in Your Relationship?
What is Gridlock? Have you ever had an argument with your partner and thought, “We are fighting about this again?!” At times do you feel stuck on a never-ending merry-go-round? If so, then it is likely your relationship is suffering from Gridlock – the reoccurring fights that plague relationships. Noted relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman and […]
Listen Now: Couples & Joint Accounts
Podcast What should couples consider when joining their money? What’s best – Separate or Joint finances for couples? Certified Finanical Planner Eric Garcia & Dr. Matt Morris discuss couples and $$$ Learn more about Erik and his work at plan-wisely.com
Couples and Marriage Counseling in New Orleans
Thinking of Couple’s Counseling? While there are lots of great counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other helping professionals in the New Orleans area, not all of them are trained to counsel couples specifically. In this post, I’ll describe a few qualities that you should look for when considering a competent couple’s counselor. Look for […]
Trauma & Relationships
Don’t Let Your Trauma Define You or Your Relationship Trauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience in one’s past, which can affect one’s worldview. However, do not let your trauma define who you are and how you interpret hurt in relationships. I’ve noticed when discussing trauma with others that there are […]
Mindsight
Want to connect with your spouse? I’ve recently become kind of a neurology nerd, particularly in the area of how our brains function in relationship to other people. I’m most interested in how our brains go haywire when we’re upset by our spouse, partner, kids – our most loved family members. I’ve become a nerd […]
Love and Suffering: The Road Most Travelled
What every couple knows…. by: Michael Waldrip The ideal of romantic love is of very recent origin in the world. Romantic love is the dominant view in the West. Seeking a partner who will fulfill the other is the goal of nearly everyone. Finding a partner that is your friend, confidant and lover is the […]
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 their play time was not nearly as conflict-filled as it normally is. They discussed this observation and realized that one person, who they normally play with, was missing. The kids […]
Family Problems
Do you cause your family problems? I was recently reading an old family therapy book entitled Change, and I was reminded of how often we create our own mess, or at least muck it up a bit more than necessary. Or maybe it’s just me…. surely this doesn’t ever happen to you. But how do we […]
Beyond Sexting
Beyond Sexting Using your phone to improve your relationship We all know our personal technology – our phones and tablets can be the cause of fights with our partner, but can our phones help us connect with those we love most – YES! After all, it’s a phone! Call and text each other – […]