Successful completion of addiction treatment is no small feat, and this monumental step towards a lifetime of recovery certainly deserves recognition. Recovery doesn’t end after a rehab, however. For people who have experienced addiction, a treatment plan should...

In a partnership, addiction affects both people. While undergoing detox or inpatient rehab is an important hurdle to overcome, couples are often left wondering how to move forward in their relationship afterwards. If you or your loved one is recovering from substance...

For many people, going to couples’ therapy and realizing its benefits firsthand is satisfying enough. Others, however, are interested in learning the why behind counseling, including why and how certain methods work. If you’re considering therapy for yourself and your...

Often when a new couple comes in there’s what we call the “Drag-er”  and the “Drag-ee”, meaning there’s one member of the couple who is more enthusiastic about couples therapy than the other.   If you and your partner are considering couples’ counseling, or your...

People in all types of committed relationships experience road bumps, so counseling for couples isn’t reserved for just one type of partnership. Still, you may be wondering whether it’s appropriate to go for counseling if you’re not married or engaged. The fact is...

Whether a recent event has rocked the foundation of your relationship or you feel disconnected from your loved one over time, you may be questioning whether the partnership is even worth saving. On the one hand,  if you’re asking yourself this question in the first...

Couples face conflict for all sorts of reasons, and no two relationships are exactly alike. With that being said, there are some commonalities among most troubled relationships. These patterns and habits don’t relate to specific instances, such as unfaithfulness or...

Every marriage goes through ups and downs, and passion naturally ebbs and flows with these changes. Yet, if you feel as though the fire in your relationship has been dormant for quite some time, it’s possible you could be finding yourself in what’s sometimes referred...

Social media has changed our lives in profound ways, and romantic partnerships have changed as a result.  Yet, while the internet can be a practical avenue for meeting potential partners, it could also take its toll on established relationships over time. From...

There are many issues that can cause friction in a relationship, one of the biggest of which is in-laws. Both members of a relationship bring family history with them, and in some cases, one partner’s family may have wildly different views or behaviors than the...