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A Christian Perspective on Solid and Healthy Relationships

Everyone struggles with relationships at one time or another. But do you struggle to form any kind of relationship at all? Do your friendships leave you feeling empty inside? You might think that relationships should be easy, but the reality is that they require a lot of work. If you are frustrated with your relationships, you should know that you don’t have to struggle alone. Christian counseling for relationships can help you develop the strong, healthy connections you desire.

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Dr. Shane Patrick

Apr
2025
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Why Premarital Counseling is for Every Engaged Couple

Dr. Shane Patrick

Premarital counseling is for every engaged couple. That is a simple, but all-encompassing statement. There are many reasons why couples don’t sign up for premarital counseling. Some couples say that they don’t need counseling because they have been together for years, have lived together, or have already talked about all their issues. However, a therapist who has counseled many engaged and married couples, would tell you from experience that premarital counseling, even for those who have been in a long-term relationship, is invaluable. Why Premarital Counseling is Important When a couple gets engaged, they spend a lot of time preparing for the wedding. They are careful to choose the right...

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Dr. Kevin Klar

Apr
2025
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Identifying Codependent Behavior in Your Relationships

Dr. Kevin Klar

There’s a lot of truth in the saying that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. It’s possible, for instance, to care too much, or to care in ways that are ultimately unhelpful. One of the challenges that can crop up in relationships is codependency, which can damage you as well as affect the other person and your relationship. Codependency can be overcome, and you can establish a healthier dynamic in how you relate to others and yourself. Defining Codependency The term “codependency” defines an unhealthy pattern of behavior in relationships. This pattern will largely manifest as enabling another person’s inability to perform at their best...

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Everyone is a little tangled up. One of the worst things is that we sometimes can’t see how we’re tangled up, so we struggle to make sense of our own stories.  Chris has helped to clarify things for me.  By observing where issues were linked and noting how stories were related, Chris helped me to see how connected things are.

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I often quote the things you said in our sessions, both to (my spouse) and to myself as we go along. It was a wonderful season of counseling, and the balance of my life will be better for having spent the time with you.

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Chris has been and continues to be helpful in getting my life back together after an unwanted divorce of a 23 year marriage. I would recommend him to anyone of ny faith, but especially a Christian.

With a sister and a mother who both work as therapists, and a father who works as a pastor, I am an unusual case for any therapist to take on. Many would assume I have the support I need to work through any trial life brings my way.

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