Ambivalence in Marriage? Call in: Discernment Counseling By Caralee Frederic LCSW Tom is unsure whether his marriage will make it or not. He’s had an affair, he feels guilty, but he also feels some relief and uncertainty about whether he wants to work to make the marriage better. Janice,...
By Caralee Frederic LCSW Now, more than ever before, information is abundant and easily accessible. There’s an expert or a coach for everything–for your trauma, your career, for your friendships, for your marriage. They each come with their own instructions, assurances, recommendations. It’s a tumult of ideas...
It’s Far From a Secret The Gottman method of couples therapy is highly...
Taking a Family Vacation Summer is officially upon us and it is time to take part...
By Caralee Frederic LCSW Special to Principle Skills By Michelle Peterson If you're considering getting married later in life, you aren't alone. Increasingly, people are choosing to tie the knot in their senior years. A late-life marriage brings some benefits. For example, both parties...
By Caralee Frederic LCSW Resolve To Do Better In Your Relationship Twenty-one months. That’s how long we have been living with the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has been lost. As we enter a new year, I’d like to reflect on what we’ve gained. I believe one gain is the way couples...
By Caralee Frederic LCSW One Partner 'Leaning Out' A new survey released last month shows the Covid-19 pandemic has, as predicted, increased the demand for divorce. About 45% said the main reason for the divorce was the "enforced isolation" with the spouse. Tension in the home, they added, was intensified...
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW To understand how trauma affects the way we relate to our loved ones, we must first understand the components of a sound relationship. The Gottman Sound Relationship House Theory The Sound Relationship House is a useful framework for understanding the...
Trauma & Intimacy Series: Part 1 of 2 By Caralee Frederic, LCSW You may not know it, but even the small traumas may be impacting your relationship. Here’s what you need to know about trauma – both the small and big traumas – and how it affects...
By Caralee Frederic LCSW Mental Health The Olympic Games are a display of the best athletes in the world competing while the media and spectators debate who is the "greatest of all time." Athletes are elevated to heroic status for a moment -- until they fall; as all...
