Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. The joy of a romantic relationship can be almost boundless. Why then, is that potential for joy so often checked — sabotaged, perhaps, by our own behavior? One answer lies in...
Was Dear Old Dad Really A Narcissist?
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. In a recent blog post — How To Spot A Narcissist — we talked about personality traits that might indicate a person was a bit of a narcissist. We focused mostly on identifying the...
Helping Kids Transition Back To “Normal”
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. For most adults, handling the pandemic’s rules and regulations and changed lifestyle has been stressful, to put it mildly. But at least adults generally understand what a virus...
How To Spot A Narcissist
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. We all bring a lot of common sense to our relationships. If you’re pretty well grounded, you can probably spot someone who is, shall we say, “self oriented.” In everyday...
The Mystery Of Stockholm Syndrome
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. In a recent blog post, we wrote about a particular problem that couples may face to varying degrees. It’s a pattern of behavior known as a “trauma bond.” In this kind of a...
Have You Heard Of A Trauma Bond?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Here’s a statement that should make most couples smile (if not laugh out loud): relationships are hard! Yes, even good relationships require work. Beyond normal relationships,...
The Power Of Positive Affirmations
Individual Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. No matter your education, income, social standing or any other metric you care to name, the simple fact is that life can be tough. Dealing with that reality can at times...
You’re Invited: Online Townhall – Mental Health In Focus
Almost twenty percent of all adults in the U.S. live with a mental health condition. Unfortunately, the situation is only getting worse - especially after the year everyone has just lived through. Mental health issues include a wide variety of conditions. If you, a...
Can PTSD Lead To Love Avoidance?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. The short answer is, absolutely yes. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a variety of features, including a tendency to pull away from certain situations or...
Love Addicts and Avoidants
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Couples who experience less-than-acceptable intimacy in their relationship are hardly alone. Sometimes, one partner may lean toward being a “love addict” while the other is a...