Is your marriage strong enough to withstand the forces working against it? Many couples, the lucky ones, never have to do much when working on their marriage. Perhaps it’s luck or maybe even genuine compatibility. These couples aren’t the norm. Normal couples will fight, bicker and yell…and they’ll do it often. The question is, can you marriage survive these hiccups and are you handling the situation in a way that could damage your relationship even further?
Jeff Levy joins us this week to give us the inside scoop on how to handle messy marital situations and avoid the formation of negative habits. Jeff has his Master’s in Clinical Psychology and has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years. Jeff has a private practice in Raleigh, NC called Carolina Counseling & Wellness Center where he specializes in couples counseling and uses his loving marriage of 25 years as his inside source. To find out more about Jeff Levy or Carolina Counseling & Wellness Center you can call 919-363-0150 for an appointment.
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Is it possible that having too much money can ruin a marriage? We all have stress in our life. Too many hours at work, too little time with the kids, too much money….wait…what? We always hear of the stress and arguments that can come from finances being stretched too tightly, but it isn’t very often that we hear of the damaging effects that too much money can cause. Is it possible that living in the lap of luxury could mean loosing your spouse?
Dr. Ashley Freeman is a psychologist with Lepage Associates in Durham, NC. She holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, as well as a Master’s in Psychology, from Iowa State. Her clinical experiences are diverse, as she continually seeks the new and the challenging. Dr. Freeman is experienced in individual, couples, family and group therapy for all ages. Ashley has worked in a variety of clinical settings including college counseling centers, group therapy clinics, university departmental clinics, private practice and even a home for veterans.
To find out more about Dr. Ashley Freeman and Lepage Associates you can visit their website or call 919-572-0000 for an appointment.
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How important are chemistry and connection in a relationship? When we met that special someone we felt the chemistry to keep it going. It was new. It was exciting. When we fell in love we built a connection that made us feel invincible and as if we could conquer anything as a team. When that connection dwindles in a marriage the effects become apparent in all aspects of the relationship. Is there a way to keep the marriage going when the connection is gone?
Dr. Barry Rand joins us today to help us answer this question. Dr. Rand received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and completed the Advanced Marriage Therapy Training program with Dr.’s John & Julie Gottman of the Gottman Institute in Seattle. Barry has been a NC Licensed Psychologist for 14 years and currently has a private practice in Asheville, NC called Asheville Marriage Therapy. To find out more about Dr. Barry Rand or his practice, Asheville Marriage Therapy, you can visit their website call 828-216-0018 for an appointment.
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