To choose to participate in counseling is to make a commitment to openness, vulnerability, and honesty with your therapist. Our spiritual beliefs often cut to the core of our most personal values. It’s important to know that your therapist can be trusted to truly respect this aspect of who you are. Religious counseling gives clients the opportunity to receive therapy that includes and acknowledges … [Read more...] about Finding Strength in Hardship with Religious Counseling
Co-parenting Counseling for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting after divorce can be a challenge. You may worry your child is receiving different sets of expectations as he or she moves between one home and another. In addition, your child may begin to exhibit defiant behaviors as he or she adjusts to the new normal. Philly Family Life Counseling offers counseling services to help you navigate co-parenting and create a nurturing, supportive … [Read more...] about Co-parenting Counseling for Divorced Parents
What is Parenting Therapy
Whether you are expecting your first child or raising teenagers, every parent faces their own unique set of challenges. Parenting is beautiful and fulfilling but it is also extremely difficult. It may seem like all your friends are giving advice on what helped them create the perfect family but it doesn’t seem to be working for you. Parenting therapy is a wonderful resource for new or veteran … [Read more...] about What is Parenting Therapy
Is It Ok To Try Individual Relationship Counseling Without My Partner?
All relationships eventually experience some form of tension. It could stem from different communication styles or different life priorities. It also can be caused by outside stressors like work, family issues, or big life changes. Sometimes one person feels the need to seek relationship counseling and the other person may not. Which brings us to the big question: is individual relationship … [Read more...] about Is It Ok To Try Individual Relationship Counseling Without My Partner?
Coping with Betrayal in Marriage
Coping with betrayal in marriage can be one of the most difficult trials a couple can endure. Betrayal from a spouse can be unexpected and heart breaking, and both spouses will have a long road to rebuilding trust and intimacy. Nevertheless, there are truly supportive resources available to help couples find healing. Philly Family Life Counselling offers comprehensive marital counseling so that … [Read more...] about Coping with Betrayal in Marriage
How Bereavement Counseling Can Help
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a family can go through. Whether you’ve lost a grandparent, parent, spouse, sibling, or child, bereavement is emotionally devastating. The depth of grief experienced even with the loss of a pet can be surprising. Seeking a trusted therapist who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion is often the first step toward finding joy … [Read more...] about How Bereavement Counseling Can Help