By Scott Parker, CSW Relationships can be hard. Whether with a spouse, friend, coworker, sibling, or child, the inevitable conflict that arises from our differences can result in personal growth if we adhere to two basic principles: Taking responsibility for our own actions, and NOT...
By Scott Parker, CSW No one likes feelings anxious, but our brains are set up to collect worries. How we respond to these every-day worries can have a big impact on the quality of our life. While it is tempting to do whatever it takes...
By Scott Parker, CSW When your spouse comes to you with an emotion such as “I just feel like you never listen to me,” it can be tempting to respond with logic. A common response is to start listing reasons why our spouse should not...
We all have insecurities; sensitive spots we are working on, as part of our journey to maturity. But what if our spouse can’t stand it when one of our buttons is pushed? What if he or she takes our distress personally, and we find ourselves...