How Does St Louis Marriage Therapy LLC Address Conflict in Couples Counseling?

In couples counseling, we address conflict by teaching clients how to address it directly and respectfully. We focus on helping couples handle conflict more productively and provide them with tools to address conflicts on their own.

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Taking the Pressure Out of Sex (Revisited)

Sexual Problems, Video / By Angela Skurtu

Back by popular demand, I thought I would repost this video about taking the pressure out of sex. One of the most common themes I hear from couples is that sex has become pressured and they are no longer interested. What causes sex to feel pressured? Is it the way couples communicate? Is it about being married or in a relationship for too long? How do we stop the pressure?

One tip is to practice mindfulness in your sexual interactions. Mindfulness is the process of being completely present minded and in the moment. You avoid thinking about the next step (the future), and you try to leave the past behind you. Essentially, you kiss and get lost in the kiss. What are the sensations or feelings? What is nice about kiss? If you are flirting, you get very present minded and enjoy flirting all by itself. What is fun about flirting? In what ways can flirting by itself be a great form of intimacy? Check out the video to learn more.

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Parenting: 4 Tips for Effective Consequences

Many couples come to me to discuss parenting issues. No one gives you a handbook on parenting and we all have permission to procreate! How do we do it? As a therapist, I do not encourage parents to use spanking as a means for discipline. However, what do you do when your kids are acting out? Many parents often have never learned other examples of parenting beyond giving spankings. They may yell at their kids here and there, but I think we all know that yelling is not exactly an effective consequence-at least not long term. In the spirit of helping parents out, the following tips are meant to give you easy, tangible consequences when kids misbehave.