Forgiveness can be a very difficult concept for many of us. However, forgiving others is important for our own mental health and wellbeing. Forgiveness in a relationship is important as allowing old hurts to grow can lead to resentment and hate. Forgiveness in any relationship is important for our own peace of mind. What is …
How To Show Gratitude To Your Spouse/Partner
Did you know that gratitude can lead to an overall feeling of happiness and contentment? In relationships, it can be easy to let the little moments go by unnoticed. It can be easy to take each other for granted, especially when you know the person will always be there. Instead of letting the little moments …
When Motherhood Lets You Down
When you think of motherhood, do you envision a “Pinterest-perfect” mother holding hands with her impeccably dressed kids? Or do you see an exhausted mom wearing dirty pajamas in the afternoon while barely keeping it together? If motherhood has let you down, if you feel unhappy in your role as a mother, you are not …
Date Nights For A Healthy Relationship
Are date nights important for a healthy relationship? Yep! You better believe it! It can be easy to lose focus on your relationship with the demands of life. The bright side is date nights don’t have to be elaborate, time consuming or even at night. Date nights are key to a healthy, long-lasting relationship. Date …
Anxiety During Pregnancy
You’ve wanted this baby for so long and now you’re finally pregnant. But where is the joy? The glow? Anxiety during pregnancy is very common – – you are not alone. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is our natural response to something that makes us feel threatened or unsafe. Anxiety isn’t inherently bad. After all, if …
Sharing Household Responsibilities In A Relationship
Women are kind of awesome. We see what needs to be done, and we do it. Dirty laundry piling up? We throw a load in when we walk past. Dirty bathroom? We wipe it down while the kids are in the tub. Messy house? We clean. On and on this goes. But we don’t have …
How to Make Your Needs Known in a Relationship
Relationship Counseling In Washington, PA We all have needs in life – – some are basic, some are complex, and some are a bit more specific to each of us. Having needs is not being “needy”. Having needs means you’re human. And it’s important to know how to make your needs known for a healthy, …
How to Recognize the Signs of Postpartum Depression
Have you recently had a baby and you can’t help but wonder why you feel so sad following his/her birth? You may be experiencing postpartum depression. Let’s talk about how to recognize the signs for postpartum depression and how we can get you to feel like you again. You Were So Happy To Have This …
Motherhood is Hard Work
Being a mother can feel like a balancing act that just won’t balance. No matter where we put our time – – into our kids, our jobs, or our homes, it just never seems like enough. There isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, to be it all. The simple fact is, …
Traits of a Healthy Relationship
If you’ve ever wondered what traits are present in a healthy relationship, you are in the right place! I have been married for 28 years to my high school sweetheart. I’m not going to lie and say everything has been wonderful or that we never argue. I don’t think anyone can. If they do, they …