By: Greg Douglas, LMHC A new couple sits on my couch for their first session. After exchanging pleasantries, I ask the couple to tell me more about what brings them to therapy. The wife looks nervously at the husband, hoping he will speak up. He doesn’t. The husband shoots back a stern look at his… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC What do you do when your needs are not being met in your relationship? I would bet good money that when things are not going well you use at least one (if not more) of the following 5 losing strategies. Needing to be Right Controlling Your Partner Unbridled Self-Expression Retaliation Withdrawal… Read More
Has your partner ever said the following: “It doesn’t matter what I do it’s not good enough!” If so, the following article will prepare you to learn a more effective approach while helping you to understand more about how your man thinks.
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Most people hear this question and immediately answer by a quick assessment of who is “wearing the pants.” But this is not what I’m asking. The question I’m asking here is not who, but what. What part of you is running your relationship? The Three Parts I have noticed 3 distinct… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Your partner just told you they want a divorce. You feel devastated and worried about the future. Maybe this has come out of the blue, or maybe you aren’t that surprised. In either case you don’t want to get divorced. What you do now is critical. By implementing the following tips… Read More
