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The Inevitability of Criticism
The inner critic can be one of the least understood parts that we have to help us manage our fear of rejection and emotional pain. The key to overcoming the critic is learning how to show compassion.
Signs You Might Have A Low Self-Esteem And How To Fix It
One of the main issues we face as a culture is the lack of confidence at the core of who we are as humans. This low self-esteem is flued by an inner critic that beats us up and shows us our flaws. Learn more about this critic and what you can do to begin to develop a greater sense of self.
The Vicious Cycle Of Spying On Your Spouse & How To Stop
It can be tempting to think that if you keep checking your spouse’s phone and email for suspicious activity, you will find security and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the opposite is the case.
7 Ways to Build And Maintain Relational Trust
Many couples take the trust they have between them for granted. But those couples that have experienced hurt around trust know how hard it is to rebuild and repair broken trust. Here are 7 ways to build and maintain trust.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
The feelings that come with a break up can feel unbearable at times. Learning to sit with our emotions and learn from them is a key process to heal. Another essential component is to have a sound support system around you.
How To Stay Calm During A Marital Fight: Visual Guide
The ability to stay calm during a fight with your spouse is essential for effective communcation. However, many couples struggle in their communcation because they are flooded by their own powerful emotions and cannot stay calm. It is time to solve this problem.
How to Keep Anxiety & Stress From Flipping Your Lid
Research has shown that we are increasingly more stressed out and filled with more anxiety. Learn what you can do to help yourself or a loved one.
Teens & Fathers In Therapy
Doing therapy with both teens and their fathers can be very difficult. There are many ways to do this type of counseling wrong, but Brandon shows exactly what needs to be done to overcome the difficulties
The Need For Courage In Counseling
This might be a surprise, but one of the main reasons people do not get as much out of therapy as they could is because they lack courage. There are two types of clients. Which one are you?
One Reason Counseling Is Effective
There are lots of reasons that counseling is effective. But in this article Brandon Wall, counselor in Cedar Rapids Iowa, explains what might be one of the most important.
Your Infidelity Is Just Selfish
Clients come into my office all the time trying to justify their infidelity. But infidelity is just a selfish act, and in this article, I explain why.
Your Spouse’s Affair Is Not Your Fault
Is it ever your fault for you spouse to have an affair? In this article, Brandon Wall, a marriage counselor in Cedar Rapids Iowa, explains how it can never be your fault. He also suggests what to do to overcome the blaming feeling.