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Three Foolproof Tips You Can Use To Get Your Teen To Put Down Their Phone And Talk To You 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. 3 foolproof tips you can use to get your teen to put down their phone and talk to you Do you feel like you are hitting your head against…

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…
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…

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? - 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…

Men Are Not Mind Readers - Real Life Solutions Counseling- Laurie Shoats LMFT

Men Are Not Mind Readers Ladies, this one is for you. Men, you can thank me later. Please allow me to share some wisdom I have learned from being a Marriage and Family Therapist for close to 30 years. Several times a week, a woman…