The Counseling Couch – Blog

How Premarital Counseling Leads To A Healthy Marriage
We can all agree that marriage is a beautiful and exciting journey. However, it's not without its challenges. The reality is that not all marriages are successful, and many couples find themselves struggling to keep their relationship afloat. Couples often face...

Gain Relationship Skills Through Marriage Counseling
Studies show that couples who go through marriage counseling are less likely to get divorced within three years of starting counseling than those who haven't. Marriage counseling allows you and your partner to identify relationship problems and work toward new levels...

7 Ways To Prevent Problems In A Blended Family
Let's be honest; families are complex. Every family has its own set of unique strengths and weaknesses which bind them together. In a perfect world, everyone in the family is on the same page - rules are clear, and everyone understands what is acceptable and what...

Recovering From Infidelity Through Christian Counseling
The act of infidelity is a betrayal that cuts into the heart of any marriage. It is one of those acts that have far-reaching consequences. It can destroy families and bring many emotions to the core. As the spouse who has been cheated on, we feel angry, we feel...

How Effective Is Psychotherapy In Treating Depression And Anxiety?
Anyone who has suffered from depression or anxiety knows only too well how paralyzing it can be. Statistics show that 1 in 5 adult Americans suffer from a mental health condition, with depression and anxiety at the top of the list. Many people go through life without...

Why Communication Is Important In A Marriage
Communication is important in any relationship, but especially important when it comes to marriage. Together we form a life-long partnership that is unlike any other we will experience. Every marriage has its own nuances and complexities and navigating these can be...

How Does Psychotherapy Help in Treating Anger?
Introduction Anger is one of the many emotions we feel throughout life. While the emotion itself is not inherently bad or harmful, chronic and uncontrollable anger can often interfere with work, relationships, and personal goals. Anger is simply another emotion that...

8 Topics to Discuss During Premarital Christian Counseling
There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than finding that special person to share the rest of your life with. The world seems a better place and together no challenge appears insurmountable. Relationships like everything in life that will be successful,...

Benefits Of Family Therapy With Adult Kids
When we think of family therapy, we generally think of therapy sessions with parents and their young children. But family therapy with your adult kids is often not thought of as necessary. After all, everyone is an adult now and should be able to sort things out. The...

What to Expect from Christian Premarital Counseling
Introduction When or if a couple chooses to participate in premarital counseling before walking down the aisle, they are investing and preparing for their marriage. Sadly so many couples do not know this! They don’t take the time, to invest the money and energy in...