In early February, I got married. A few days later, my new husband and I were re-playing the events of the day and talking about all the little details that made our wedding special. We applauded ourselves for sharing the physical, tangible tasks of wedding planning, like picking the menu, calling the florist, and booking […]
Read MoreFrom time to time, you’ve probably seen some posts from me on the topic of marriage counseling in Rockville MD regarding Cognitive Distortions: irrational thought patterns that get in the way of healthy self-talk and communication in relationships. I see a TON of this in marriage counseling and family counseling, and it can hugely damaging. Cognitive […]
Read MoreOur couples’ counselors in MD are well aware: it’s February, and that means we’re fast approaching Valentine’s Day — Cupid’s big day out and, believe it or not, a source of stress for many in couple relationships. I think that many couples put a great deal of pressure on themselves and on their partners to […]
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Last week, my husband and I had a pretty significant argument (yes, it happens to me, too!). It happened late at night, after I got home from work and our daughter was already sound asleep. It happened right at bedtime. My husband typically does a really great job of keeping his cool in an argument, […]
Read MoreI can hardly believe that November is upon us. Where does the time go? As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us find ourselves putting away the Halloween costumes and preparing for the busy holiday season. November is one of my favorite months of the year — I love the […]
Read MoreTwo studies were recently published that looked at the relationship between pornography consumption and relationship satisfaction. According to the research, there has been a gradual increase in male consumption of pornography – from 26% in the 70s to 34% in the 2000’s. However, pornography is not something only watched by men – many women are […]
Read MoreOne of the specialty services offered at Lindsey Hoskins & Associates is Medical Family Therapy, a specific type of couple and family therapy offered to those struggling with an unexpected, challenging, or complicated medical diagnosis or situation. Medical family therapy can help clients communicate collaboratively and productively with their medical team, make sense of complex medical […]
Read MoreBeing in a relationship with someone suffering from a major mental illness creates a number of challenges. It can make communication difficult, complicate social relationships, and even lead to symptoms in the non-diagnosed spouse. There are several important things to keep in mind to help hold things together and provide (and receive!) the support you need.
Read MoreSummer is really and truly here, and with it comes the start of vacation season. For some, this means preparing for a trip either with extended family, or to visit them — and that brings up questions of how to maintain healthy boundaries during vacation so that everyone can enjoy themselves and relax! There’s nothing […]
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