Category: Relationships

Caralee Frederic

Should I Stay, or Should I Go Now?

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

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empty nesters

A Guide to Navigating Marriage and Romance in Your Golden Years

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 will

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couple counseling

Is It Too Late To Save The Relationship?

By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST By Amanda Linan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Some couples who seek counseling worry that they may have waited too long. Can their relationship be saved or is it beyond repair?  That’s a tough question to answer for many reasons. Some

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Couples On The Brink Counseling

Discernment Quiz

Is Divorce The Answer?   Couples On The Brink Counseling   If you are: 1) Considering divorce 2) Considering marriage therapy 3) Wondering what type of counseling is right for you 4) Wanting to save your marriage but your partner does not One question to

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Sex Therapy

What is Sex Therapy?

Sex Issues I often get asked what sex therapy means. It’s a fair question as it’s sort of vague. In a sense, it is exactly what it sounds like: therapy about sex. Here are the most common topics that fall under the umbrella of sex

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Gifts

The Gift Mothers Really Want

With Mother’s Day looming, many fathers and children are scrambling for the right gift. A bouquet of flowers? Jewelry? A trip for a pedicure? So many options!But the gift that could have the most impact is some understanding.What? What does that even mean?Well, in my

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