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Engaged and Pregnant

August 8, 2017 — Veola Vazquez

"I am engaged and pregnant.  I have two kids at home and my fiancé has two that are grown. How soon should we get married and how soon should our kids be told?"

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8 Guidelines for Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution 

August 1, 2017 — Willa Williams

"Be kind and be descriptive." In a continuing series, marriage and family therapist, Willa Williams, outlines 8 practical guidelines for effective communication and conflict resolution.

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Trying to Avoid Awkwardness After Rejection

July 25, 2017 — Chris Grace

"I asked a friend to go on a date, and she initially agreed. Then a few hours later she texted me back and said she was busy that night, and perhaps they could instead go on a group date with some friends. How do I make sure things aren't awkward between us as friends?"

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5 Reasons to Communicate and Resolve Conflict from a Spiritual Perspective

July 18, 2017 — Willa Williams

Willa Williams (MA, LMFT) wraps up her series by diving deeper into five motivations for communicating and resolving conflict from a spiritual perspective.

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Benefits of Communication and Conflict Resolution

July 4, 2017 — Willa Williams

Family therapist Willa Williams dives into the physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits of good communication and conflict management, helping you develop the skills necessary for a happy, healthy marriage.

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What About A One-Sided Relationship?

June 27, 2017 — Chris Grace

"I feel like I have heard it all — 'relationships are a two-way street,' 'both people need to be in it to win it,' and 'it's not healthy to be in a one-sided relationship.' What do you suggest in a relationship where only one person wants to change and grow to work out the relationship while the other is complacent? How do you cope with it or try to make it thrive?"

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7 Reasons We Fail to Communicate and Resolve Conflict Well

June 20, 2017 — Willa Williams

In this first in a series of three blogs, Willa Williams (MA, LMFT) describes seven reasons why we fail to communicate and resolve conflict well.

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3 Reasons You Need a Dad

June 13, 2017 — Aundrea Paxton

In this candid blog based on her relationship with her own dad, Dr. Aundrea Paxton, Psy. D, breaks down three reasons why everyone needs a dad in their life, whether it is their biological father or another father figure.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, Pt. 3

May 30, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff offers practical ways to engage with God in solitude and counter our negative thoughts about others with prayer.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, Pt. 2

May 23, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explores practical ways to exercise the discipline of solitude, which can strengthen our relationships.

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