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Retirement ~ the Fourth Stage of Life

One of the joys of Marriage and Family Counseling is that I get to work with scores of  clients about countless subjects. One of my favorites is helping clients design their retirements. This should begin about age 50, but for most it is 60 or even 70. Many of us hear ...
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The Holiday Season of Love

The holiday season is here. I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with wonderment and gratitude. It is such a good time to share what you are most grateful for. A loving family, understanding spouse, thoughtful children, an awesome career, fantastic friends, health, food and drink on the table, great books, entertainment, laughing, crying, ...
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A Tale of Two Women

Dickens begins A Tale of Two Cities with the brilliant rhetorical flourish of the opening paragraph: “It was the best of times, it was worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it ...
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Healing a Relationship from an Affair is Difficult!

Affair Repair is difficult and requires exceptional skill! If only you could realize the consequences before you enter into an affair. The betrayal and emotional devastation is enormous. The disconnection is deep-seated and trust is broken. You will have a lot of work to learn about yourself, develop skills, and put your ...
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11 Tips to Prevent your Marriage from Demolishing to Divorce While Remodeling

I have had a wonderful vacation! I’ve played hooky from blogging and have busied myself with selling, buying a new house, and doing a whole house remodel! This is what I do for artistic pleasure, lots of creative engagement, and fulfilling one of my signature strengths – enjoyment of beauty and excellence. ...
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Tips for Getting in a Better Mood

The sky is grey, you haven’t had your morning coffee yet, and you feel kind of blah? Set Your Intention There are many little things you can do to boost your mood. One of the first things we do in counseling is make a decision and set your intention. You have ...
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