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Marriage… aahhh… it’s so wonderful… you don’t have to worry about whom you’re going to spend holidays with, weddings, or getting a ride to the airport. It really is wonderful to know you have those bases covered. Many of us feel so great about marriage that we start to not worry about the little things like shaving our legs or …
So you and your loved one are now Parents! Congratulations! You are now part of a club that will be one of the most important memberships you will ever have. However, a lot of new fathers and re-fathers (you know… 2nd, 3rd etc. child) don’t look at fatherhood with just bliss because the dynamic of their marriage or relationship with …
Having a baby is a joy. Little ones come with so many suprises. Many of us see pictures of babies with the cute cheeks, big eyes, and we just melt. We are told by family and friends all kinds of things about having babies, some great some not so great. What many friends and doctors don’t share is how babies …
You know which gesture I’m talking about. No not the one with hand and finger, the other one. Yes… that one! The ever so discreet EYE ROLL… At some point in our lives we have done it. Maybe to our parents, partners, spouses, children, and friends. “Whats the big deal!?” You may say. Well, in fact, when it comes the …
Trauma affects not only the survivor with PTSD but also their close family relationships or friendships. The symptoms of PTSD can cause problems with trust, closeness, communication, and problem solving. In the first weeks and months following a trauma, survivors may feel angry, detached, tense or worried in their relationships. In time, most are able to resume their prior level …
LGBT, including Queer, Gender-queer, Asexual, and Hermaphrodites. Should you come out to your parents? Now more than ever, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered are coming out to their parents-and they’re doing it when they’re quite young. Some research shows kids came out to their parents, on average at age 17, with some coming out as young as 14. This is …
How Long Does it Take to Grieve? It is helpful to know that grief is natural and time limited. It can continue anywhere from two weeks to almost two years, and is usually different for each relationship or event. It is also quite normal to be able to experience joy, contentment, and humor even amidst the worst loss. Some cope …
What is depression? Major depression is a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. It is a serious medical illness that affects one’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, mood and physical health. Depression is a life-long condition in which periods of wellness alternate with recurrences of illness. There are many types of mood disorders that depression can manifest …
Today our military personnel have been living with long and frequent deployments with most deployments for around 1 year with 1, 2, and even 3 tours. This can be draining on marriages, couples, and families. Communication helps to keep relationships strong during deployment. This can be challenging when military couples experience extended periods of separation, and communication channels are not …
Do you miss the closeness you once had?Has sex gone out the window? or are you using sex as leverage?Want better sex?Are you arguing over the little things?Worried the children will be affected?Afraid divorce may be on the horizon?Looking outside your relationship for comfort? Blue Pearl Therapeutic is a personalized and caring environment for couples to address concerns in their …