Are You Prioritizing Your Relationship?
If I had a dollar for every time a couple told me they were in a funk and they were not feeling “in love” in their relationship, I could take a trip to Europe! How do relationships get to this yucky spot of not feeling in love…. losing connection & emotional responsiveness? Couples get stuck […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Questions to Ask your Couple’s Counselor
How will you know your Couple’s Counselor is qualified? If you need help with your relationship, it is CRITICAL that you find a professional who has training, experience, and skills in counseling couples. Relationship therapy is a specialty, and most mental health professionals did not receive any direct training in couple’s counseling in their graduate programs. That’s […]
Couples Counseling Near Me…
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. In this post, I’ll describe a few qualities that you should look for when considering a good couple’s counselor. Look for a Couple’s […]
3 WORDS that will improve your MARRIAGE
Improve your Marriage I was recently asked to speak at a wedding. That’s right – the soon-to-be-married couple asked a professional couples counselor to give them some relationship advice during their ceremony. And there’s plenty of advice out there – you can google it! “Don’t go to bed angry.” “Continue to date each other.” “Don’t take each […]
Some Testimonials…
It’s daunting to choose a counselor… and testimonials from others can sometimes make the decision easier. Below are a few thoughts about my work from a few of my professional colleagues and friends. Hope this helps you make your decision. “There’s sometimes a negative stigma about counseling in our culture, particularly with regards to relationship/couples […]
Talk to Your Spouse About Sex
Talk about Sex together This is the 3rd post in a 5-part series designed to help regular-but-busy couples bring more frequent sex to their marriage. Many of the couples that I work with in my counseling practice want to have sex more often, and for it to be more enjoyable. If that’s you, this series […]