Choosing Someone Means Choosing A Set Of Irresolvable Problems
In any relationship, you will have to learn how to deal with the problems that naturally arise from basic differences in how each of us lives our life. In Dan Wile
New Video Announcement
I have recently added a new video to my favorites list on my You Tube Channel, The Couples Counseling Channel, that I highly recommend for all couples. The video is produced by a
The Gift of Understanding
I am pleased to announce that my article “The Gift of Understanding” has been published by selfgrowth.com. The article discusses a common dynamic between couples when t
March Book Review: Hold Me Tight: The Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Hold Me Tight: The Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love By Dr. Sue Johnson Sue Johnson is the founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Her studies on healthy adult att
“Push You In Front Of A City Bus”
Part of being successful as a couple is the ability to tolerate your partner’s negative feelings toward you without taking it personally. It means understanding the pers
February Book Review: The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work
The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work By John Gottman, PhD. John Gottman is a professor of psychology at the University of Washington. He is the leading researcher on cou
New Year’s Vision
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. The New Year is upon us, a time for self-reflection and setting intentions for the growth and visions of the
Couples Counseling Video Announcement
Oakland Couples counseling is pleased to announce the release of it’s first video, “Behind the Argument.” The video describes a model by Jon Eisman, founder of Re-Creation of
Understanding Couples Therapy
The first thing to keep in mind about understanding couples therapy is that all couples fight. John Gottman’s research shows us that the success of a relationship or marriage doe
Premarital Counseling Tip #6
Premarital Tip #6: The Platinum Rule For the final tip in this Premarital Counseling series, I’d like to discourage the use of age old advise … The Golden Rule
