Who We Help

Grown-Ups - Adults

We help adults…

Who are lost with themselves
Who are entrenched in their addiction, such as alcohol, drugs, pornography, shopping, food, chat lines
Who are vindictive, unforgiving, jealous and destructive
Who cannot get past the negative experiences of their childhood
Who suffer from depression, anxiety and other mentally debilitating thoughts and feelings
Who have work-related pressures and problems
Who have eating disorders
Who have anxiety disorders or obsessions
Who have phobias (i.e., claustrophobia, fear of heights, flying, etc.)
Who have an anger problem
Who don't know how to manage stress
Who need help with the grieving process
Who suffer from chronic pain
Who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Who were victims of abuse

Couple Therapy

We work with couples experiencing conflicts, such as:

Couples who find it difficult to connect with each other
Couples who are unfaithful
Couples who are non-cooperative
Couples who keep things in and turn to addiction to drown their sorrows
Couples who argue over chores, recreation, finances and parenting
Couples who fight around the management of finances

Other Issues:

Need help with parenting
Improving and increasing intimacy and communication
Trust issues
Unproductive or hurtful fighting; emotional abuse
Infidelity, secrets and affairs
Health issues, both emotional and physical
Losses and grief
Malaise; loss of interest; dealing with ambivalence in the relationship
Workaholism
Sharing responsibilities; lack of cooperation; balancing work & home life
Differences in goals and values; cross-cultural issues
Sexual concerns; low sexual desire; sex addiction/obsessions
Lifestyle change adjustment; managing relationship transitions
Anger and violence
Fear of commitment and other psychological obstacles to maintaining a close relationships
Time and stress
Handling conflicts effectively
Preparing for marriage; pre-marital counseling
Help with the decision to get married
Deciding whether to separate; negotiating a separation
Impending separation and divorce
Long-distance relationships
Coping when one partner is depressed, eating disordered, narcissistic or suffering from childhood trauma or a personality disorder
Support during the trauma of separation
Adjustment to a blended family issue
Adjustment to retirement

Marriage Preparation

Preparing for marriage – Pre-marital counseling

Finances
Communication
Intimacy
Family Dynamics
Spiritual Life
Personal Health

Preparing for Marriage

This spirituality-based course is completed in eight session and covers the following topics:

The personalities of each partner
Conflict resolution
Intimacy
Families of Origin
Addictions and Dependencies
Money Matters
Spiritual Values, and
A Vision for the Future

In a classroom setting, insights are gained through teaching, discussion and thought provoking exercises. Between sessions, participants are expected to discuss, raise questions and concerns and put into practice the tools given in the previous session.

The course instructor has over 31 years of teaching experience and a warm heart for couples entering into matrimony.