by alpriestley | Apr 13, 2021 | Couples/Marriage
When things start to go downhill in a relationship or marriage, it can be hard to figure out what to do. Maybe one or both of you are tired of fighting and have decided it’s time to make “the big move” and give couples therapy a try. It can be hard to imagine...
by alpriestley | Mar 7, 2021 | Couples/Marriage
If you’ve ever been in a romantic relationship, you know firsthand how frustrating it can be. Once two people start sharing more and more time together, perhaps even begin living under the same roof, arguments are bound to happen from time to time.Sure, you both...
by alpriestley | Feb 28, 2021 | Couples/Marriage
Remember when Ashley Madison, the website that helps people cheat on their spouses, was hacked? As news spread, many of us probably wondered if our own partners would be capable of cheating.A survey by polling company YouGov uncovers some rather startling statistics....
by alpriestley | Feb 18, 2021 | Grief
One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for the...
by alpriestley | Feb 2, 2021 | Telehealth
Many of us continue to try and make sense of this new world we live in – one in which the novel coronavirus dictates much of our daily routine. Some states are still mandating social distancing and wearing of masks. And many people are still out of work or working...
by alpriestley | Jan 28, 2021 | Couples/Marriage
If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you and your significant other have hit a snag in the relationship. Maybe you’re spending less time with each other and you’ve grown apart. Or maybe you do little else than argue these days.All relationships go through...
by alpriestley | Jan 18, 2021 | Couples/Marriage, General, Trauma / PTSD
For better or worse. Those words seem easy to say at the time, but when worse gets really bad, many couples are ready to throw in the towel. That’s because they didn’t seek help in time and let things get out of hand.The Stigma of CounselingIt can be hard to make the...
by alpriestley | Dec 27, 2020 | Grief
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance: these are the very well-known five stages of grief, as postulated by Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book On Death and Dying. At the time of the book’s publication, very little instruction was...
by alpriestley | Dec 18, 2020 | Couples/Marriage
In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The...
by alpriestley | Nov 16, 2020 | Depression, General, Grief
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. But for those who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be painful and isolating.Here are some ways you can cope with the holidays after a loss:Recognize You are Not AloneIt’s easy to feel...
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