Read the latest blogs from David E. Myers, Ph.D.. David is a relational counselor and therapist serving the Birmingham, Alabama area. Dr. Myers specializes in a number of different areas, including psychotherapy, relationship counseling, help with anxiety, help with depression, and psychodynamic therapy. Read more below!
Are you in a Codependent Relationship? In need of counseling in Birmingham? Explained in an infographic below:
Depressed or feeling frustrated? Then you must need to know the signs that you might have negative energy:
Expressing emotions is supposed to be a good thing but if you tend to hold everything in, being emotionally vulnerable can be scary.
Those who don’t have a problem with expressing themselves will tell you how empowering it is to say what’s in your heart but you just can’t get yourself to do it.
If you think you can get through life without opening up to others, you couldn’t be more wrong.
Amongst all the wedding prep, many couples forget that they aren’t just planning an even where they’ll be the center of attention but they’re actually stepping into marriage.
While we spend thousands of dollars into having the perfect wedding, few couples invest time and effort into making sure they have a – not perfect- but at least a healthy and satisfying marriage.
In the USA, around 40-50% of marriages end in divorce according the American Psychology Association.
When couples can spend money and time into planning the wedding of their dreams, why does the idea of having a good marriage take a back seat?
Fighting isn’t really a bad thing—every couple fights—if it’s done the right way.
People that are passive by nature and those who don’t feel comfortable confronting their partners, have a tendency to avoid conflicts. But just because you’re not arguing openly, it doesn’t mean you’re not angry.
Arguments are necessary to find common grounds and reach a solution that the both of you can agree on.
Are you the kind to let your partner pick the movie to watch, every time?
Would you rather do the housework yourself instead of asking your partner for help?
If yes, you’re probably struggling with being assertive in a relationship.
We don’t think of kids as people who comprehend complex emotions but humans are born with a bag full of them. Our understanding of emotions grows sufficiently between the ages of 10-15 years of age, but that doesn’t mean that parents should wait long in order to build an strong emotional connection with their child.
Having arguments in a relationship isn’t a bad thing, provided that it leads to resolution that satisfies both parties and is carried out in a respectful, mature and empathetic manner. Unfortunately, many people get flustered during arguments and distance themselves from reality; their anger fogs their ability to think clearly and they resort to irrational behavior such as the “Silent…
Here is a guideline to establish a positive relationship with your child: