Learn communication tips for your marriage, parenting, and more to help your Christian family connect
What are we talking about today? Communication can be hard work. But it’s the centerpiece of great family relationships! And if passive aggressive behavior is present in your relationship, you simply cannot build the intimacy and closeness that you really want. When we struggle with mom anger, fear of conflict, or anxiety about our relationships, […]
What are we talking about today? There is nothing more frustrating than talking to someone you love… and feeling like they just aren’t hearing you. Communication is the key to a great relationship and a happy Christian family life. We simply cannot feel connected with our people if our communication is struggling. It might be
What are we talking about today? Ah, communication. Such a simple word for such a complicated part of life. At least, a potentially complicated part of life. As a counselor, I spent a LOT of time helping couples strengthen or improve their communication patterns. There is a lot that could be said about communication in marriage!
What are we talking about today? Boundaries can be so difficult. But if we want great relationships, we need healthy boundaries! Not to mention, the huge impact they have on our mental health and emotional wellness. Yes, even as Christians… we need to feel confident in when to say no and how to say it!
What are we talking about today? Do you enjoy conflict with your loved ones? Of course not! Conflict is no fun… but it is inevitable. And there are solutions. As a therapist (not to mention a mom and a wife!) I am all too familiar with the pain of dealing with conflict. We all go
What are we talking about today? Our words are powerful. They can be used for good, bringing healing and encouragement into our family life. But we all know that insults, complaints, and gossip can slip off our tongue far too easily. Today, we are looking at Ephesians 4 to explore how our words can HELP
What are we talking about today? I have a love-hate relationship with social media. But the reality is, every piece of technology can be used for good or for bad – from how we use a pen and paper to how we use our Facebook and Instagram. It is made to be addictive, but it
What are we talking about today? Our expectations shape our experience of life. What do you expect from your husband? Your job? What about your expectations of yourself, or of God? Unmet expectations creates disappointment, discouragement, and distance in our relationships. And one of the biggest reasons that our expectations wind up going unmet is
Do you sometimes wish you could communicate more clearly with people? With your spouse, your kids, your friends, your co-workers? The best way to connect with people is to have great communication skills. The skills that make them feel heard, valued, understood, and loved. One of those key communication skills is active listening. I teach
Do you enjoy conflict? It’s almost a trick question. No one likes conflict! As a marriage therapist, one of the most common things that I do is help couples manage conflict. Every marriage has its own hot button issues, and conversations about those topics often bring up hard emotions and a lot of emotional baggage.