How to avoid sabotaging couples counseling July 30, 2018 Dr. Peter Pearson has seen this dynamic play out over decades of counseling and leading The Couples Institute with his wife, Dr. Ellyn Bader.Dr. Peter Pearson has seen this dynamic play out over decades of...
How to know you are ready for couples counseling July 23, 2018 “Do you think we need counseling?” When folks realize you are counselor, this is a question you hear often. I suppose it’s like financial advisors being asked about the stock market and mechanics about...
Need a marriage breakthrough? Try marriage intensives July 13, 2018 Every week my office gets calls from couples interested in fast tracking their therapy. Sometimes the desire is driven by location (out of state clients) or schedules (Let’s face it, most of us live...
will my marriage survive an empty nest? July 9, 2018 Have you seen these statistics? Among U.S. adults ages 50 and older, the divorce rate roughly doubled since the 1990s; among those 65 and older, the divorce rate roughly tripled. Among those who divorced in the past...
the art of apologizing July 2, 2018 It’s not easy being in relationship. When two people are sharing their lives and space, there will be times when things don’t go smoothly. Even in the healthiest of relationships, we make mistakes. Disagreements happen. Feelings get...