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The Role of Couples Counseling in Addiction Recovery
See how couples counseling in addiction recovery helps partners build trust, communicate with compassion, and support long-term healing.
jocrharris
Oct 15 min read
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On Projection and Intimacy in Couple Counseling
Click me to watch! The video really struck me. Couples often enter relationships expecting to be hurt. To a degree, this is normal; we've...
jocrharris
Aug 202 min read
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Strategies for Coping with Anxiety Without Relying on Substances
There are many ways people cope with daily stressors and anxiety, and one of the wrongly normalized methods to calm anxiety’s effect  is...
jocrharris
Jun 134 min read
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How to Stop Fighting About Money
One of the things couples fight the most about is money. No surprise there. And while I love working with couples so they don't fight, I...
jocrharris
May 21 min read
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How to communicate so your partner listens.
The cheat sheet for how to talk with your partner so they listen.
jocrharris
Apr 33 min read
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Top Tools for Couples of Young Kids - March 2025 Edition
Here are the top tools for couples with young kids.
jocrharris
Mar 42 min read
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How to Support a Partner in Addiction Recovery Without Losing Yourself
Having trouble with your partner's addiction? Read about the best ways to support a partner in addiction recovery without losing yourself.
jocrharris
Mar 35 min read
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The Five Types of Marriages. What kind do you have?
Turns out marriages have "personalities" just like people do. Learn about the five types of marriage and discover which one fits you!
jocrharris
Feb 105 min read
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The Impact of Anxiety on Communication Breakdowns and How to Address It
Anxiety is a common mental health challenge affecting millions of people today. It often manifests as excessive worry or fear, disrupting...
jocrharris
Nov 27, 20245 min read
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Best Ways to Support a Partner Struggling with Anxiety
Check out the best ways to support a partner struggling with anxiety and find reliable mental health resources.
jocrharris
Aug 9, 20245 min read
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Are you waiting for your partner to change?
Feeling stuck in couples counseling? Reclaim your power and transform your relationship by focusing on what you can control.
jocrharris
May 15, 20243 min read
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Matrescence: The Emotional Transition to Motherhood and How to Cope
Discover the emotional journey of matrescence and learn practical strategies to cope with the transition to motherhood in our latest blog po
jocrharris
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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I'm a couples counselor. Here's what I wish men knew about therapy.
The mistake men make in couple therapy and how to fix it. From someone who made the mistake. When I was first married, my wife, mom, and...
jocrharris
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Why adult children set boundaries with their parents.
It's becoming common for adult children set boundaries with their parents. Find out why and how you can build healthy relationships.
jocrharris
Feb 10, 20246 min read
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How to split the housework and chores (for couples).
As a couples therapist, I often work with couples as they struggle dividing up household chores. Most of the time, the actual issue isn't...
jocrharris
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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How to Set Boundaries with Your In-Laws and Protect Your Marriage
Learn easy tips on how to set boundaries with your in-laws, keep family ties strong, and keep your marriage healthy.
jocrharris
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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5 Strategies for Blending Families Successfully: A Step-Parent's Guide
Discover the best strategies for blending families successfully: flexibility, boundaries, bonding, and realistic expectations.
jocrharris
Dec 8, 20235 min read
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For those of us grieving this holiday season.
On September the 20th I flew out to visit my grandfather. He'd been in poor health for a while and then got covid, so he was in the...
jocrharris
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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The best way to bring up hard topics with your partner (if they are receptive)
I don't typically give advice. This often frustrates couples in my practice. Many of them seek a straightforward answer from me, wanting...
jocrharris
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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3 Thoughts On Parenting Well (even in hard times).
If I'm honest, the past two months have been probably the most stressful in my adult life. While my wife and I have done a great job of...
jocrharris
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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