The Counseling Journal
Cultivating awareness, encouraging healthy behaviors, and the use of tools and skills for daily living.
Why Forgiveness Is the Secret to Stronger Romantic Relationships
Discover how forgiveness can heal emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and strengthen romantic relationships. Start your journey toward deeper connections today!
For mere humans, forgiveness is hard!
Forgiveness is challenging, especially when the pain feels justified and deeply rooted. Often, we bury the hurt, building walls to shield ourselves from further harm. But these walls can isolate us, distorting how we trust and connect with others. Unresolved emotions from past pain seeps into every part of life, shaping our interactions and perceptions. So, how do we break free? The first step is to confront the hurt.
Forgiveness: A Path to Personal Growth
Discover the transformative power of forgiveness and how it can heal even the deepest wounds. Learn why we struggle to forgive, how unforgiveness impacts relationships, and why choosing to forgive is a gift to yourself. Take the first step toward emotional freedom and growth.
I don’t want to Talk about Work at Home
Think about the time you spend away from your family each day. Have you ever said, “I don’t want to talk about work at home”? How does this approach help you grow closer to your partner?
When Intimacy Becomes a Reward or Punishment in Your Relationship
Early in relationships, sex can be a measure of performance. As the relationship grows, sex can be used as a reward or punishment.
Happily Married Couples Change with the Seasons
The process of replacing the old with the new, or the hesitancy to fully embrace your current situation is similar to relationships. How can you renew your relationship?
Happily Married Couples Don't Live on Autopilot
Do you or your partner function on autopilot? You have invested years into building a life with your spouse don't allow your relational muscle to atrophy. Read more about being intentional in your engagement.
Happily Married Couples Live with Boundaries
If your partner’s cell phone was left on the counter, what would you do? Would you see what you can see?
We Don’t Talk Anymore - Growing Apart
In the beginning, you talked all the time. What happened? When did you stop talking?
When Physical Intimacy Fades in a Relationship
In different phases of a relationship, couples can sacrifice sexual intimacy for children, work, or other responsibilities. Over time, neglecting this area breeds resentment and erodes your emotional connection.
Happily Married Couples Listen Intently
Yes, you’ve had a long day and you care about your partner. Engage and connect with them and discuss the highs and lows of the 9-15 hours spent away from you. Just sit and intently listen.
4 Indications that Couples Counseling Can Help Your Relationship
If you’re wondering whether or not Couples Counseling can help your relationship, consider these 4 indications.
Can Depression Affect My Relationship?
Depression can impact a good relationship, family, and friends. If your relationship is struggling under the weight of depression, it may be time to take action.
Is it Me, or Is it Us?
When your marriage or relationship encounters difficulties, it makes sense to pause and ask, is it me or is it us?
She is sad. What can I do to Fix the Situation?
When your partner is sad, you experience their sadness also. You want to help and may not know where to start. When you're unsure where to turn, seek professional help.
