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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.

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…

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…

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…

"What you resist, persists. " - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

"What you resist, persists." We have all heard that phrase. Do you know what it means? How it can be applied in a practical sense? Whatever you look at ceases to be so scary. "It" loses some of it's power over you. If you do not…

The Best Way to Make Decisions- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

The Best Way to Make Decisions Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T. Do you ever feel stuck or have a hard time making a decision about something? Well, you are not alone. Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, A New Earth and Stillness Speaks…

How To Be Happy Now - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

People often ask what the secret to happiness is. The book The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle, provides insight into happiness, joy, contentment and peace. Below is some insight paraphrased from the book. The secret to happiness, now,…