Marriage Falling Apart? Signs That You Need Couples Counseling

Couples, especially those in the midst of the lovey-dovey phase, tend to believe that marriage is an endless parade of happy days. But anyone who has been married long enough knows that staying committed is a lot of work. In fact, there are days when you simply cannot stand your spouse, and everything he or she does just ticks you off. “Is it really that hard to place your mug in the sink?,” you may have each said at one point. Of course, ups and downs are normal in any marriage. It’s just what happens when two people with different beliefs, backgrounds, and personalities co-habitate. There are times, however, that fights becomes a little bit too much. When any of the scenarios listed below happen to you, it may be time to seek couples counseling in Orange County: You’ve Stopped Talking Altogether Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, so when you and your spouse stop talking, you have a serious problem.
https://therelationfoundation.com/2016/05/30/marriage-falling-apart-signs-need-couples-counseling/

Marriage Counseling Tips: Ways on Dealing with a Workaholic Spouse

These days, the 40-hour work week seems more and more like something from the distant past. Today, the average American puts in 47 hours of work each week, and many industries require their employees to work 12-hour days, including weekends. While many people prefer a work-life balance, some people are an exception. Workaholic employees, for example, are not only willing, but are more than happy to work grueling hours in the office. If you’re married to such a person, then you know the struggle of dealing with an “absentee” spouse. You’ve probably already lost count of the number of times your husband or wife failed to show up for a recital, game, birthday, and other important events in your family’s life. As an Orange County marriage counselor, I see this struggle often as couples attempt to keep up in an increasingly competitive market. But being competitive is different than an endless pursuit of “just a little bit more” that is the mantra of a workaholic.
https://therelationfoundation.com/2016/05/26/marriage-counseling-tips-ways-dealing-workaholic-spouse/

A Psychologist Takes a Deeper Look on the Hidden Signs of Depression

When you hear the word “depression,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, the word conjures images of people holed up in their room, so distraught that they can barely function in their day-to-day life. While depression can certainly look like this, did you know that many people are depressed without even knowing it? In fact, you may be depressed right at this very moment. Here are some of the symptoms that may mean that you need to see a reputable psychologist in Orange County. You’re Not Happy...or Unhappy You’re not jumping for joy, but you’re not sobbing uncontrollably either. You’re just...okay. If you find yourself in this weird gray zone, you may be turning off all your emotions in an attempt to block out unhappiness.
https://therelationfoundation.com/2016/05/23/psychologist-takes-deeper-look-hidden-signs-depression/

Are You a Perennial Procrastinator? Learn How a Therapist Can Help

You graduated as valedictorian of your class. You’ve aced every job interview, and now, you’re at a cushy job with great benefits. Even better, you deliver solid work, and your boss seems to be especially happy with your performance. Life should be fine and dandy, right? Only it’s not. Whether you’re finishing a report for your boss or preparing for a vacation, you seem to be always scrambling at the last minute just to get things done. You know you should have started days, if not weeks ago, but you simply couldn’t bring yourself to just do the work. Procrastination as a Symptom At the heart of all procrastination is perfectionism. You have such high standards that you fear not being able to deliver to the best of your abilities. As a result, you put off doing tasks--even critical--ones to avoid disappointing yourself and others.
https://therelationfoundation.com/2016/05/20/perennial-procrastinator-learn-therapist-can-help/