Marriage and Relationships

Marriage Is A Growth Experience

by Deb Hirschhorn | May 16, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

This is the third installment about a young couple, Jordan and Mimi, whose marriage was about to be derailed. Last week, we got to know Mimi a little better and this week is Jordan’s turn. Jordan is a smart, reserved boy who loves his work. He is one of a large...

How To Fix Low Self-Esteem In Your Marriage

by Deb Hirschhorn | May 12, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

Last week, we met Mimi and Jordan, a lovely young couple whose dating relationship was marked by Mimi being attracted to Jordan precisely because he did not fawn over her. Mimi, although very pretty, smart, and nice, had low self-esteem. She kept that well-hidden with...

The Most Important Thing You Must Do When Dating

by Deb Hirschhorn | May 5, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

Mimi was all excited. She was getting ready for a first date with Jordan. She was looking forward to the date because she had heard such glowing reports about him from all his references: He was smart, likable, and a great earner. Jordan was punctual, a good quality....

Using Hypnosis In Trauma Treatment

by Deb Hirschhorn | Apr 25, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

Last week I introduced you to three people and their stories with the idea in mind of understanding trauma a little better — and what to do about it. The common element in trauma is that a person is shocked and overwhelmed by a great loss. That feeling of shock...

How Not To Be In Denial

by Deb Hirschhorn | Apr 18, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

“I don’t believe it. I don’t believe it” Roy kept saying. He was sitting at his desk in the corner of his office, alone in the dark. He was looking at his records and the unimpeachable truth was staring him in the face: Benjamin clearly had...

6 Tips To Handle Difficult People

by Deb Hirschhorn | Apr 14, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

Let me tell you about Penny and Kenny. Living with Kenny would test anybody’s patience. How can Penny handle it? Kenny thinks he can voice his opinion in the strongest possible terms, even to the degree that he insults others. He also doesn’t think he has to...

Women: Are You About to Give up on Your Marriage?

by Deb Hirschhorn | Apr 4, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

Your marriage is in tatters. You cry nearly every day. Or you are just about ready to have an affair. You cannot stand it anymore. Your husband ignores everything and nothing works: Being nice, not being nice, being a listener, not being a listener, nagging, not...

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Why Anger Is Your Worst Enemy

by Deb Hirschhorn | Mar 31, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

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A Simple Tool To Reconnect

by Deb Hirschhorn | Mar 28, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships

Mary Smith walked into the office of the Marriage & Family Therapist resolved to maintain her dignity. She would not cry; she would not allow herself to be put on the defensive, and most of all, she did not want to point fingers. She knew that being blaming never...