Stay Happily Married- Charlotte, NC Seminar: May 13, 2008
This workshop will be held in the Rosen Law Firm Charlotte office from 6-7:30 p.m. and led by Michael Hall, PhD.
The Charlotte office of the Rosen Law Firm is located at:
301 McCullough Drive, Suite 510
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is another matter. Learn what the latest marital research says about what differentiates the masters and disasters of marriage. Learn about the types of communication that build greater intimacy. Leave the workshop with added confidence that your marriage can be enhanced.
This workshop is for you if:
- You and your spouse keep arguing about the same issues
- You feel like you and your spouse have grown apart and are now like roommates
- You feel resentful, misunderstood, or hurt much of the time
- You and your partner get along well, you just want to feel closer
- You feel hopeless and are considering divorce
After an Affair
Infidelity. Distrust. Anger. Heartbreak.
25% of men and 15% of women will have an extramarital affair.
An affair can end any marriage. But, it doesn’t have to.
In this episode, Carmella Broome, a Licensed Professional Counselor with Crossroads Counseling Center in Lexington, South Carolina, talks about how couples can repair their marriage post-affair. Be sure to listen as Carmella details the stages couples go through while recovering from an affair.
Please visit Carmella’s website at http://www.solutionsforlife.org.
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When Your Spouse Has a Problem with Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a problem that affects many families in the U.S. In this podcast, Erin Langdon, a Licensed Practicing Clinician and Clinicial Addictions Specialist, discusses substance abuse and its affect on a marriage. She also gives tips for how to deal with your spouse’s problem with substance abuse and the recovery process.
Erin Langdon holds a Master’s Degree in counseling from Appalachian State University and is currently working to receive her PhD in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She currently practices with University Psychological Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina. Erin can be reached at 704.547.1438.
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Relocation - When a Family has to Move
Moving is one of the most stressful situations one can endure. It is not surprising that many couples decide to divorce shortly after relocating. There are a multitude of unforeseen problems and frustrations that come with the process of moving your life. Whether is it across town or across the country, it is sure to cause problems.
In this 21 minute podcast, Amanda Hardenbrook, LPC, discusses the issues couples encounter when relocating and how to deal with the stresses caused by this life-altering event.
Amanda Hardenbrook, LPC, can be reached at 919.946.3853
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Stay Happily Married With Children, Part II
No two people are raised alike and this can cause big issues for couples with differing parenting styles. In this podcast, Dr. Tina Lepage discusses how to sort out the problems that come with trying to negotiate with your spouse over how to raise the children.
Dr. Tina Lepage is the founder of Lepage Associates, a full-service psychology practice based in Durham, North Carolina. She is a specialist in relationship issues and has been providing couple’s counseling for over 10 years.
Please visit her website at: www.lepageassociates.com
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Stay Happily Married with Children
Having children can certainly impose challenges on your marriage. Couples with children face the test of time… not enough time in the day, that is. In this podcast, Dr. Tina Lepage discusses how to manage the burden of time management with children.
Dr. Tina Lepage is the founder of Lepage Associates, a full-service psychology practice based in Durham, North Carolina. She is a specialist in relationship issues and has been providing couple’s counseling for over 10 years.
Please visit her website at: www.lepageassociates.com
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Building an Us
Have you built an “Us” in your marriage?
In this podcast, Lesli Doares, LMFT, discusses the concept of building an “Us,” for married couples. Doares gives a list of steps to follow for the most crucial transition in your marriage.
Lesli’s practice in Cary, North Carolina, Balanced Family Therapy, focuses on helping couples build strong, secure relationships. She is not only a qualified professional, but has twenty years of marriage experience with her husband in addition to having two children. To find out more about Lesli, please visit her website at http://balancedfamily.com/
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Who’s Taking the Initiative?

Do you often find yourself fighting with your spouse over who takes initiative in the relationship? Are you unsure as to what type of “initiative” your partner is seeking?
In this podcast, Dr. Tina Lepage discusses the underlying feelings that fuel these disagreements and outlines steps to take for the road to recovery.
Dr. Tina Lepage is the founder of Lepage Associates, a full-service psychology practice based in Durham, North Carolina. She is a specialist in relationship issues and has been providing couple’s counseling for over 10 years.
Please visit her website at: www.lepageassociates.com
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When He Won’t Go to Marriage Counseling
It is often found that when a couple is having marital problems, the wife is in favor of going to marriage counseling while her husband is against the idea. In this 20 minute podcast, Dr. Michael Hall discusses what tactics are doomed to failure and which simple strategies work for wives who want to convince their reluctant husbands to attend counseling.
Dr. Hall enjoys national recognition as an authority on dual-career couples issues. To learn more about Dr. Hall, please visit his bio here or call him at 704.858.2984.
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Valentine’s Day Podcast - Stay Married for Another Year

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. Love is on the line. Don’t blow it! Listen to this podcast. In 20 minutes you will learn what you need to know to make this the best Valentine’s Day ever.
10 successful marriage counselors share their top tips for how to stay happily married on Valentine’s Day. Don’t leave anything to chance - listen to this podcast - twice.
Our experts include:
- Sandra Dopf, Certified Master Level Life Coach
- Jennifer Coleman, Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in family and relationship issues
- Dr. Patricia Hogan, Clinical Psychologist
- Dr. Kathleen Connolly, Licensed Counselor
- Dr. Robert Abramowitz, Licensed Psychologist
- Donna Moore, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Barbara Keyworth, Marital Therapist
- Dr. Susan Orenstein, Licensed Psychologist specializing in relationship issues
- Dr. Michael Hall, Specialist in couples counseling
- Amanda Hardenbrook, Licensed Professional Counselor
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