Is a life-threatening diagnosis endangering your relationship?
Life-threatening diseases and illnesses, like cancer, are never easy to cope with in any circumstance. When these illnesses come into your life, you are faced with the possibility of not surviving the sickness. Not only are you dealing with the unknown, but you have the doctor’s visits and medical bills to deal with. When you have to go to several follow-ups to see the progression, or regression, of the illness, you are having to take time off of work. When you take time off of work, you aren’t receiving as much income as you were before. With the increasing medical expenses, income is important to be able to pay off these debts. These effects of the illness can put stress not only on yourself but onto your loved ones as well. What can we do to move forward in our relationships when our loved one is dealing with a life-threatening illness.
Earning her Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Gina LaFrazza is founder and owner of Gina LaFrazza, Psy.D., PLLC. Dr. LaFrazza is a licensed psychologist with over ten years of experience in various sub-fields of psychology. She works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan, providing therapy and comprehensive psychological and educational assessments. Dr. LaFrazza has a range of experience stemming from her work in a variety of settings. She has conducted assessments in one of the top hospitals in the nation for rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury, provided therapy in college counseling centers such the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and provided various services in private practices. Dr. LaFrazza is a member of the North Carolina Psychological Association.
To find out more about Dr. Gina LaFrazza and her practice, Gina LaFrazza Psy.D. PLLC, you can visit their website or call (919) 747-1531 for an appointment.
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Is communication becoming an issue in your relationship?
Communication seems to be an issue in any kind of setting these days. Whether it is communication at work, at home or in a relationship, there are always problems with communicating with one another. With the rise in technology and social media, communication is even more complicated than before. With texting, emailing, and chatting, messages get lost in translation and allows the recipient to analyze and interpret it as they wish. When it comes to couples, communication is a big part in having a successful relationship. It is important for each partner to convey their needs and wants with each other. It is also important for each partner to disclose their dislikes. When we can’t communicate properly, our relationships with one another can suffer. What can we do to communicate better in our relationships?
Earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from East Carolina University, Jennifer Moynihan Wynn is founder and owner of Finding Balance, PLLC in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Jennifer completed an internship at ECU Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic in the Day Rehab Program for Brain Injury Survivors and their family members. She has an extensive background working in various mental health settings. She has experience doing group and individual therapy for mental health and substance abuse. Jennifer has provided training for Brain Injury Awareness in the community. She has also written articles for quarterly newsletter and provided resource support for survivors and their families.
To find out more about Jennifer Moynihan Wynn and her practice, Finding Balance, PLLC, you can visit their website or call (919) 926-8057 for an appointment.
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Is your relationship being affected by social media?
The world of social media is growing every day. It feels like every time a new website or app for your phone comes into existence, another follows right behind it. We now have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat among others that many people use every day. It seems that an alarming amount of people communicate more online than in person. You go to a restaurant and you can look around and see the amount of people on their phones instead of communicating with the person right in front of them. Can the use of social media harm your relationship? What can we do to save our relationships in this situation?
Earning his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University, Mr. Jessee Eppley is a therapist at Healing Solutions Counseling Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Eppley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. He has extensive experience working with Emotionally Focused Therapy which emphasizes encouraging individuals and couples to move from stuck relationships and patterns of life into a fuller experience of health. Using this model, people move from tension and disconnect towards a deeper experience of intimacy.
To find out more about Mr. Healing Solutions Counseling Centerand his practice, Healing Solutions Counseling Center, you can visit their website or call (980) 237-3880 for an appointment.
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