Posts Tagged "Orlando Couples Counselor"

Foundations to Couple's Communication

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So much of the time, communication for couples is the main culprit for arguments and inability to resolve conflicts.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you are facing marital issues: 1.  Do you argue over who caused what, or do you take responsibility for your own behavior? 2. Do you make an attempt to change your behavior?  It will only take one partner to change to change the whole system. 3.  Do you focus on your partner and what he/she needs to change?  If so, the system will stay stuck. 4.  Are you willing to make small changes?  These can make a big difference. 5.  Is...

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Women's Sexual (Love/Relationship) Addictions Screening Test

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Women's Sexual (Love/Relationship) Addictions Screening Test

         Women’s Sexual Addiction Screening Test    By Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.& Sharon O’Hara, LMFT The Women’s Sexual Addiction Screening Test (W-SAST) is designed to assist in the assessment of sexually compulsive behavior. This test is a screening instrument, meant to be used in the context of a therapeutic interview. By itself, the W-SAST does not provide a diagnosis. Answer each question yes or no, then count how many “yes” answers you have. Depending on the particular pattern of symptoms:3 – 4 “yes” responses may indicate an...

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Can You Really be Addicted to Love?

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Can You Really be Addicted to Love?

Can You Really Be Addicted to Love?   Experts claim that desperate reactions to a break-up—like the urge to throw the nearest bunny into a saucepan—could be a clue that you’re suffering from yet another addiction. I had never heard the phrase “Addicted to Love” uttered outside a Robert Palmer video or bad poetry until a few years ago, when a particularly poisonous breakup drove me temporarily insane. After endless hours of listening to me cry and obsess over what went wrong during my seven-month relationship, a few friends gently suggested that I seek professional help. While...

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Pornography Addiction: Crack Cocaine to the Brain

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Pornography Addiction: Crack Cocaine to the Brain

Pornography addiction usually starts out with casual viewing and progresses to an out-of-control addiction that destroys relationships, careers, families, and leads to extreme despair for the addict.  The addict needs more frequent and intense pornography to achieve the same level of satisfaction as before.  Even though the addict desires to stop, there are recurrent failures to curb and resist the impulses.  The addict finds him/herself limiting social, occupational or recreational activities in order to engage in the addiction.  Stopping pornography use will cause irritability,...

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Financial Problems in Relationships: How to Fix Them

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Financial Problems in Relationships: How to Fix Them

Researchers have found that money is a leading cause of fighting in a relationship. Here in Orlando at Life Counseling Solutions we help couples and families talk through their financial issues and begin a financial plan that leads to harmony within the relationship. This is a real opportunity to improve your relationship. Money issues are brought about by several different emotional factors: security, independence, self-esteem, status, power, and control. Taking a look at these emotional voids is the first step to becoming financially and emotionally healthy. Here are some commonly asked...

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