Now we are communicating more effectively, we are focusing on creating positive interactions, and we are able to use healthy conflict resolution to handle the bumps in the road…what’s next? The fourth pillar in creating a strong, healthy family is setting out consistent expectations and rules. Nothing sabotages mom and dad quicker than when the […]

Alright, now we are communicating more effectively, and we are focusing on creating positive interactions, but what about when unexpected things happen? Your 9 year old is suddenly refusing to do their homework, or maybe your teenager snuck out all night? Maybe great aunt Faye unexpectedly passed away, or another unexpected tragedy has hit your […]

Ok, so we are all communicating better, but what now? The next pillar in creating a healthy family is positive interactions. Do you find your family often sitting around bored? Or maybe you are having trouble finding a common activity for everybody? Or maybe things have reached the point where you can’t stand to look […]

Do you find your family arguing often, leaving you feeling unheard? Are you avoiding your family? Feel like the kids don’t ever listen? I believe that this is not due to a family being “dysfunctional” but rather the family has become too focused on their weaknesses, rather than their strengths. I believe that Family Conflict […]