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Do You Need Discernment Counseling? Take This Quiz!

Are you feeling at a crossroads in your relationship with your husband? Or perhaps you and your wife have different goals for your partnership? Every relationship is unique, and couples often choose to stay together, separate, or seek couples therapy for various reasons. When a couple is unsure about the... Read more
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How Should I Talk to My Child About Divorce?

When couples are evaluating the future of their relationship, it can be challenging to decide what to tell their children. Some couples tell their children that they are in therapy, while others prefer to keep it private to avoid instilling fear about the possibility of their relationship ending. But what... Read more
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8 Trusted Resources That Will Help You Navigate Divorce

You and your partner have arrived at the difficult decision to end your marriage. Divorce was undoubtedly a challenging choice to make. You may have gone through months of couples therapy or tried discernment counseling to determine the best path for your relationship and family. Nonetheless, your efforts have led... Read more
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How to Support Your Kids Through Your Divorce

As therapists, we witness firsthand the emotional toll divorce can take on families, especially when children are involved. To shed light on this delicate topic, therapist Dr. Faith Drew had the privilege of interviewing Kyle LeBlanc, a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a partner at Hamilton... Read more
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How Does Divorce Mediation Work?

Deciding to divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging and overwhelming experiences a couple may face. Many couples who reach this point may have tried therapy or discernment counseling, but sometimes, despite their efforts, they realize that divorce is the best path forward. In such circumstances, it's crucial to... Read more
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Contemplating Divorce? Consider Discernment Counseling First

It started so differently. But here you are, looking at your partner like they are a stranger. You might think, "My partner doesn't know me — how can we continue like this? Is there hope for us to reconnect, or is divorce the only path forward?" Perhaps instead of growing apart,... Read more
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Is It Time To End Your Relationship? 5 Questions to Help You Decide

My client has a pained look on his face. One moment he’s on the brink of tears, and the next moment his brows are furrowed in anger. My client is struggling to decide whether to (finally) let go of his relationship. He longs to feel close, secure, and emotionally open... Read more
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Separating Gracefully: How Couples Counseling Can Help

Sitting in the afternoon light of my therapy office, I observe the faces of the couple across the coffee table. They are restricted, tense, and in pain. Hans* explains in a small voice that they have decided to end their marriage. His wife, Allison*, cries quietly while avoiding eye contact.... Read more