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Confessions of a Lead-Footed Driver
Yes, that’s me. I constantly battle my impulse to drive too fast. I'm supposed to enjoy the journey…but I just want to get there! I think it started after my young husband unexpectedly died. I was twenty-three years old with two baby boys. I just wanted to escape...
A Step-Couple Back from the Brink
This is one of the most inspiring step-couple stories I know of. Although it's long, the drama of their experience will grip you and not let you go until you get to the end... Gavin and Pamela first met in the 5th grade in 1980 and quickly became best friends. Even...
Are You Having a Marriage Groundhog Day?
The movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell has made the term, Groundhog Day, a metaphor for anything that happens over and over again with confusing, agonizing dependability. Could this be true of your marriage? Are you having the same argument over and over...
FOUR REASONS Why Being a Step-Mom (or Dad) is Hard!
Reason #1: THE STEP-CHILD You did not conceive, give birth to or delight in the birth of this child. You did not nurse him or walk with him when he had colic. You did not see her first smile or gaze with wonder into her eyes. You didn’t rejoice when he turned...
Jeremy and Lisa’s Stepfamily Story
Jeremy and Lisa are former coaching clients. The stresses of stepfamily living had brought out the worst in their communication methods. They diligently learned and practiced better communication and conflict management skills. In addition, over time, they adopted...
Is Your Inner Two-Year-Old in Charge of Your Marriage?
When my marriage to my late husband Jim was in jeopardy, at some level I knew that my sarcastic put-downs and yelling were not helping resolve our conflict. But it wasn’t until a great coach began to teach us some basic communication and anger management skills that...
What Clients Are Saying
Nancy; From Childhood to Relationship Coach
Respect is the Fertilizer for Love
How Can I Help Your Relationship With Yourself and Others?
I’m worried about being a “failure.”
We learn new skills by having them modeled for us or taking a class to learn. If you’ve had neither, how could you expect to know what to do? This is a courageous new step in seeking help, not in “failing” something you’ve never learned.
Do I have to do this with my partner?
We can work individually, though most of the time, I’ve found that it isn’t just one person creating the problem. When both people work together, there’s shared understanding, and practice, that makes these skills more effective.
I’m not sure if I’m ready for 1:1 relationship coaching.
I have a host of books, Relationship Rehab Show episodes, and courses to help you find the solutions you’re looking for, whether you desire to grow in your own skills, bond with a partner or heal family or stepfamily dynamics.
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