I value the institution of marriage. Marriage is foundational to the well being of each family member. The marital sub-system is the most important system in the Family System. If the marital sub-system fails all the other Family systems fail. I tell couples one of the things they need, to build longevity into their marriage is to love the institution of marriage just a little bit more then they love each other. I seek to get to know the couple by taking a "dating & courtship" history. Then I want to know "why now" why did you make the appointment. I will help them set goals for a healthy marriage that will thrive, not just survive or exsist. I will assess skills for talking, listening, and conflict resolution as these are the core fundamentals of communication. I will assess nurturing skills to learn does each spouse have a caring attitude. Does each spouse have an "I care about you attitude" especially in conflict. I am a certified instructor in "Collabortive Marriage Skills". This material helps build skills and helps form a caring attitude which helps show behavior that confirms the words "I love you".
| Qualifications: | Denver Seminary |
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| Academic Suffixes: | M Div, MS, LMFT |
| Expertise: | Depression, Other, Grief, Relationship Issues, Spirituality |