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Jul 01 2018

3 Family Rules and the Importance of Family Identity

Family identity and cohesion is important. It provides an environment filled with support, a sense of belonging, and a deep understanding of who we are and what we value as a family. In healthy families individual differences are always respected and celebrated, but there is still a core family identity that binds everyone together.

As a mother, wife, and therapist I take this to heart and have worked hard to nurture it in my own family. One of the ways that we put this philosophy into practice is through our 3 core family rules.

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Parenting, Relationships · Tagged: family counseling, family identity, family relationships

May 09 2018

5 Simple Ways To Improve Your Relationship

There are some relatively simple things that we can do to improve how we relate to our partners. Here are some ways to strengthen your relationship:

Approach your partner with curiosity. When we are curious about someone, we want to learn more. We approach them with energy, openness, and a lack of preconceived judgement. We don’t take them for granted and we try to connect with their interests. Put effort into discovering who your partner is again.

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Relationships

Apr 02 2017

What Happens When You Are Raised By A Narcissist

Narcissism is a spectrum of character traits. Narcissists have difficulty with empathy, they fail to appreciate that other people may have perspectives that differ from their own, and they struggle significantly with taking accountability for their own behavior. Essentially, it is all about them and their needs.

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Coping Skills, Grief and Loss, Narcissism, Relationships · Tagged: adult children of narcissistic parents, narcissism

Mar 11 2017

Couples Workshop – Improving Intimacy 4/22/17

Improving Intimacy Couples Workshop is being held Saturday, April 22nd from 9 – 12 p.m. Couples will learn new insights and tools for solving conflict and fostering a closer and more satisfying emotional and physical connection. Please contact me for more information.

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Relationships · Tagged: couples counseling

Oct 28 2016

Breaking the Cycle of Relationship Conflict

When couples are in conflict they become collectors of grievances. No perceived slight or error is given a free pass. The more we keep score of our partner’s mistakes the longer we become entrenched in a seemingly endless cycle of anger, resentment, and disengagement. Here are some suggestions to break the pattern.

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Divorce, Relationships · Tagged: marriage counseling, relationship problems

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11795 Northfall Lane, Suite 601 | Alpharetta, GA 30009
ph. 770-356-4408
lisa@lvcounseling.com

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