When discussing marriage, any mention of control is likely to push a few buttons! That’s evident by how some folks talk about their spouses: “I sure can’t control him!” “She’s completely out of control!” or this entertaining comment: Continue reading
“Are you here because you want help for the marriage?” This first question in the structured reality therapy approach to marriage counseling Continue reading
Marriage: It can bring out the best behaviours or the worst behaviours in a pair of people. Couples in trouble Continue reading
You know what’s real, right? Your senses connect you to the world; we see sunsets, hear music, and pet the cat. So how can different people look at the same object, person, or event, and Continue reading
Do you ever feel forced into doing meaningless tasks? That you’ve been trapped into doing things that aren’t appreciated? It’s easy to feel dissatisfied when Continue reading
The world can be a cold and lonely place if you feel that nobody cares about you. The need for love and belonging is one of five basic needs identified by Dr. Wm. Glasser, the originator of Reality Therapy. It’s a powerful need, indeed.
It’s not necessarily easy to recognize when love and belonging is missing in your life. Take Sarah, for example. Continue reading
We spend a lot of time at work. For some, that’s a place of camaraderie, good will, and cooperation, where co-workers, supervisors, and customers feel like family. Everybody pitches in; it’s relaxed and fun while the work gets done.
Less delightful environments exist too, and if you work in one, you know it! When you’re not in charge (or even if you are) can you do anything to improve it? Continue reading
Do you have problems? Disappointments? Unhappiness? You’re a rare person indeed if you can answer, “Never, or hardly ever.” Some people deal with their problems and setbacks more effectively than others do. What’s the difference? Continue reading
We make choices all the time. Some decisions are important, with long-term consequences, such as, “Shall I tell my supervisor what I really think of her?” Others aren’t as critical, such as Continue reading
If you can’t always get what you want, can you at least get what you need? Does that question ever cross your mind? If you feel that you are not even getting what you need in your life, then the idea of getting what you want may Continue reading
