After twenty-plus years of working with distressed married couples, I thought I’d try to distill some key issues I have encountered. This is part II of that series. For the sake of brevity and clarity, I’ve gathered my comments into myths and truths. Here are the next three … iv) Myth: With a 50% divorce… Continue reading Marriage Morsels II (from the Counseling Office)
After twenty-plus years of working with distressed married couples, I thought I’d try to distill some key elements I've encountered during sessions of which I've been privileged to be part. This is the first part of a three part series. i) Myth: Marriage is just about the two of us. When I meet with a… Continue reading Marriage Morsels I (from the Counseling Office)
No other success can compensate for failure in the home." J. E. McCulloch After discovering I work with distressed couples, people sometimes ask me what I consider the leading cause of marital breakdown. Great question. I’m sure every counsellor or therapist has an opinion on this. Get ten of us in a room, and you’ll… Continue reading Who’s Orbiting Who?
There's no straight lines make up my life,All my roads have bends."from "Circle" by Harry Chapin When acquaintances ask about my backstory, I often laugh and say that I’ve taken a “scenic route” through life. “Scenic” denotes a leisurely drive along picturesque backroads, taking in breathtaking vistas or pastoral landscapes. But such a romantic picture… Continue reading No Straight Lines
Peace in the Home 