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Cognitive-Behavioral Marital Therapy (CBMT) is a type of therapy that seeks to help clients improve their relationships by teaching them to reduce conflict and change behaviors by addressing their cognitive, behavioral, and affective issues and teaching them to communicate more effectively about each issue. One strength of CBMT compared to other couple therapies is its […]

Kristen Chase has found herself going to personal therapy in addition to marriage counseling sporadically, usually for extra support during difficult times, but has noticed each time how helpful the additional personal therapy is in every aspect of her life, including marriage. One way in which personal therapy helped with marriage was being able to

When one partner in a marriage is depressed, it can certainly take a toll on the other partner. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to help the non-depressed spouse understand the situation and in doing that help keep the marriage healthy. To begin with, it is important to not take the depression personally.

As more information becomes available offering advice on what types of things provide great sex, people can get wrapped up in the idea of not just achieving great sex but of achieving perfect sex. Everyone wants to do a great or perfect job in the bedroom, but the unrealistic expectations created by the idea of

Modern times have brought many changes, not the least of which is the way we experience intimate relationships and marriage.  In the past, it was common to make compromises when selecting a marriage partner, perhaps for financial reasons. These days, there are so many feasible alternatives to our own situation that we begin to question

Not unlike gardening, cultivating a relationship can require a constant vigilance in regards the negative thoughts that begin to sprout up in our minds about our partner.  Oftentimes these thoughts go unnoticed for days or even weeks, and by then have taken on their own power and can distort even mundane interactions.  Once our perspective

Couples therapists often hear about a lack of physical and romantic intimacy between partners, and an increasing frustration of what to do about it.   Thea and Dune Harvey have developed a combination of methods to address these concerns, and they utilize both the ancient spiritual practice of Tantra as well as Imago Relationship Therapy.  One

While the use of infidelity clauses has been more common in Hollywood, more non-celebrities may soon be using them as well.  There has been a lot of talk about them lately, and many are asking how exactly they work.  An infidelity clause is usually part of a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement and ensures that if

Reconnect with your spouse by disconnecting with your electronics. Quality time is important to a relationship. Look at your spouse and truly listen to what he or she is saying. Monitor and limit the amount of time you spend with a screen. Use that time to get active without interference. Finally, consider breaking away from

Marital success hinges on a couple’s ability to discuss matters well. Researchers have identified three main aspects of marital communication: unrecognized filters or perceptions, the frequency of negative interaction, and misaligned expectations. More marriages may be helped by efforts to teach communication skills that recognize these factors and improve relationship quality. Programs like the Prevention and Relationship