Is Your Spouse and/or Family on Your Last Nerve During the Quarantine? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional Coach President of Connecting, Inc.

By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional CoachPresident of Connecting, Inc. So, you are on lockdown, with your spouse, partner, and possibly kids, your favorite people! This sounds like an idyllic situation, right?…

One Important Thing People Forget When Trying to Rebuild Trust

So you are working on rebuilding trust in your relationship. I know you are not happy about being in this situation however I commend you for trying to make it work. You must have had some form of infidelity in your relationship and now you…

What Happens If I Wait Too Long To Get Counseling - Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

What Happens If I Wait Too Long To Get Counseling?   You have been thinking about getting your relationship back on track for a while. Maybe you or your partner are a little skeptical about seeing a therapist and telling them all…

How Do I Get My Spouse To Give Me Space To Clear My Head In A Fight? -Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

You are in a fight with your partner. It may be a little fight or it may be World War 3. You want some time to clear your head and think about things. You need time to take a breath so you don't say anything you will regret.

3 Tips On How To Improve Your Relationship

  3 Tips On How To Improve Your Relationship   Communicate, Communicate, Communicate…Clearly A wise man once said that a person can never be too clear. Communication issues are often at the root of most relationship…

Does Marriage Counseling Work? --Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Does Marriage Counseling Work? Well, that all depends on you. It is like asking if going to a gym works. They both can work as long as you are willing to put in the effort and honesty to get the most out of your time. The success rate…
Couples Counseling

How Do I make My Relationship Better? - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

    How Do I make My Relationship Better?     This is a concern most couples have. Who would not want to have their relationship be as healthy as possible? There are many factors which can play into having a…

Three Tips to Increase Positive Feelings- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Three Tips to Increase Positive Feelings Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Positive feelings...they are not as elusive as many people believe them to be. Many people believe they are powerless when it comes to their feelings. Well,…

Most Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Most Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Hello. I am Laurie Shoats. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years experience. People often ask me what is the…

Why Is Being a Mom So Overwhelming? - Laurie Shoats LMFT -Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Why Is Being A Mom So Overwhelming? So, you are a mom. You are tired, exhausted and overwhelmed. Out of all the moms I have counseled since I began my journey as a Marriage and Family Therapist (almost 30 years ago) this is one of the most…