by Margie | Mar 28, 2025 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships
I’m excited to share that I am now certified in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a transformative approach to couples counseling developed by Terry Real. This innovative method helps partners break through long-standing patterns of conflict and disconnection, fostering...
by Margie | Nov 19, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
People often deny their anger at the same time that they hold on to it. Don’t be afraid to recognize that you’re angry. Denying your anger fuels hostility, grudges, and the sense of being a victim. It is important for couples to get their issues out into the open,...
by Margie | Jun 16, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Since yesterday was Father’s Day, I am focusing today’s post on the importance of fathers on the well-being of their children. It is interesting to note that one way that fathers influence their children is indirect—-through the quality of their relationship...
by Margie | Jun 8, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Deciding whether or not to commit to a relationship is one of the most important decisions of your life. Pat Love, in The Truth About Love, suggests taking a close, soul-searching look at your relationship. Here are some key questions she suggests that you ask...
by Margie | Jun 2, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
One of the many benefits of mindfulness practice is that it helps us cultivate “affect tolerance.” We learn how to tolerate our emotions, particularly painful ones, without running away from them. When we spend time allowing ourselves to experience our feelings...