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How To Communicate for Better Intimacy in Your Relationships – Joleen Watson, MS, NCC

August 23, 2010

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about having better intimacy with your partner? What do you think your partner would say? Men tend to think that intimacy refers to better (or more) sex, while women tend to look at a much broader context, including emotions, conversation, and physical contact. [...]

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Increasing Sexual Intimacy in Your Relationship – Tamara Wilhelm M.A., L.M.H.C.

July 26, 2010

One of the most discussed topics in our counseling office (besides finances & infidelity) is sex. Most couples we counsel are dissatisfied with their sex life in some form, and it’s our job to get them back on the same page. One of the ways to do this is to first explain the major differences [...]

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Healing a Relationship After an Affair- Teri Claassen MSW, LCSW

June 28, 2010

Infidelity is one of the most painful betrayals a person can experience in their relationship. Unfortunately, it is something that is becoming more common in our society as couples find themselves tempted by easily accessible means such as Facebook, texting, and other technologies. It is also important to note that many people will engage in [...]

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Creating a New Level of Intimacy with Your Partner – Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC

May 31, 2010

We all grow up dreaming of a perfect relationship with our partner, especially women. We really want to have great relationships, but many of us were not modeled or taught how to have a healthy one. We choose someone who seems compatible, do really well at first, and then…..life gets in the way! We forget [...]

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What is Your Child’s “Love Language”? -Joleen Watson, MS, NCC

May 3, 2010

One of our most recommended resources for parents and couples is The Five Love Languages series by Gary Chapman. We believe that it is essential for all relationships and families to feel safe, happy, fulfilled and secure, and in order to do this, we need to be aware of how we give and receive love. [...]

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How Boundary Setting Can Positively Affect Children – Tamara Wilhelm, MA, LMHC

April 5, 2010

How a parent approaches boundaries in child rearing has an enormous impact on their child’s self-esteem, how they develop morals, and how well they do academically, socially and in relationships. In Dr Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend’s book, Boundaries, they outline 5 needs that positive boundary setting addresses for children. 1. Self-Protection. The whole [...]

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Positive Parenting: Roles for Parents of Teens – Teri Claassen MSW, LCSW

March 8, 2010

Parenting a teen can be an extremely stressful stage for parents. They often feel overwhelmed and sucked into the wild roller coaster ride of adolescence. This can leave a parent unsure of what a healthy role looks like. Why are these years so important? It is vital to remember that as a parent of a [...]

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Positive Parenting: Utilizing Discipline to Teach by Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC

February 8, 2010

When we hear the word “discipline” we generally think of punishment. However, it is important to remember that discipline is really about teaching. The word disciple comes from the word discipline. When you think of Jesus’ disciples, they were people trying to learn from Him so they could go out and teach and spread the [...]

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