Phone: 303-933-5800

Counseling Articles | Blog

One of the most common things I hear this time of year from clients are how difficult the holidays are. Almost unanimously, once a client tells me something to this effect, the next thing they tell me is that they feel completely alone in this feeling. Not only is this time of year tougher than […]


Deck the halls with boughs of Holly…and family fights, anxiety, and disappointment. The holiday season can be full of so much joy and happiness, and sometimes, it can also come with conflict, stressful family gatherings, and pain. This time of year can be a good time to acknowledge the different roles we play and the […]


By now, you have probably decided that 2020 has not been shaping up to be a great year. COVID19 has undoubtedly turned your and everyone’s world upside down. At this point in the year however you are likely past the shock of wearing a mask, learning how to social distance, and washing your hands obsessively. […]


Today we find ourselves in a place we have never been before. Your wish to stay at home, play video games in your pajamas and FaceTiming friends all day long has become reality. Except this wasn’t quite what you dreamed it would be. Stuck at home. All your classes are online. You are realizing that […]


Attachment Theory & Relationship Anxiety Attachment theory explains that our partners represent both a safe haven and a secure base. If our partner is neither emotionally available or responsive, our external world can feel overwhelming and threatening. In helping marriages heal from past betrayal, re-establishing trust is extremely important for the relationship to survive. Inside […]


Anger Management Tool: Direct Confrontation For a lot of people, direct confrontation turn into scathing criticism or lashing tirades. They raise their voices, yell, scream, swear, threaten, or use intimidating language. They have angry, rude discussions. They blow up or explode in some way. Or maybe they confront with biting, sarcastic remarks. They hold their […]


Anger Management Coping Styles Passive Anger Management Coping Style The passive anger management coping style is characterized by a desire to avoid offending people and conflict in all situations. To push for what you want can feel too scary especially if it produces conflicts with those around you. The passive person often says nothing about […]


Anger Management Steps: Gain Awareness By this point you should have a lot of tools to help you take control of your anger. You know how to gain anger awareness, stop your immediate response, calm yourself down, evaluate your situation, and navigate your options. If you have been following the steps, you have probably seen […]


Anger Isn’t Always Negative How do people behave when they are angry? Anger isn’t always negative. It can be a force for good. Moral outrage can drive people to campaign for change, right wrongs and enforce the rules that govern our society. Marriage counselors often see the damage caused by anger.


Anger Management Options Many people think the best way to solve their anger problems is to change someone else. But there is a problem with this line of thinking. Relying on someone else to change to help you get better is not good strategy. It is not going to work. Relationship therapists understand this and direct […]


Page 2 of 10
1 2 3 4 … 10

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Recent Posts