Build Your Relationship, Don’t Burn it Down. -

In today’s episode, we delve into the impact of unregulated behavior when we’re angry and the repercussions of letting hurtful words escape our mouths. Additionally, we explore strategies to nurture and safeguard our relationships. And strategies to build and protect our relationships.

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Books | Change

so you say you want to change. what stage do you find yourself in?

ByJoe Martino October 27, 2010

If you are someone who wants to bring change into your life, I encourage you to consider where on this continuum you might find yourself. I cannot tell you how many clients I have spent time with only to have them leave frustrated because they thought that they were in the action step and in reality they were much more in step 1 or step 2. If you are not ready to change, that’s OK. No one is here to judge you for that, but it is important that you find the courage to admit that you are not ready to change yet.

Media Monday (9). I want to change so how do I?

ByJoe Martino February 10, 2020

So many people want to change but feel as though they are stuck forever in the same repetitive and destructive cycles. This podcast episode deals with the necessary process to change. Find it here.

Change | Children | Parenting

Recognizing toxic parenting and how to overcome it to live our best life

ByJoe Martino April 1, 2024April 1, 2024

Overview of Toxic Parenting Toxic parenting is a term used to describe behaviors that detrimentally affect a child’s physical and emotional health, with long-lasting implications. In addition to the common traits mentioned earlier, toxic parents may also exhibit traits like emotional neglect, where they fail to provide the necessary emotional support and validation to their children. For…

Signs you might be dating an abuser.

ByJoe Martino May 14, 2012

I am a father. I have daughters. I am also a counselor. I see abusive relationships nearly every day in my business. A number of years ago a professor of mine gave me a list that he had compiled of red flag characteristics of abusers. Most of the time, it is the “he” that is…

Family | Relationships

Do you give yourself a hall pass

ByJoe Martino February 27, 2020

Relationships are hard They can have painful experiences. Those painful experiences from past experiences can cast shadows into our current relationships. People are complicated messes. Even, perhaps especially, the people we love. Often, when I'm working with a couple I will see a phenomenon I call "Hall Pass." When they are feeling their loved ones…

Couples Counseling | Forgiveness | Relationships

I screwed up…now what? I feel bad.

ByJoe Martino June 8, 2011

One of the common issues that I deal with in couples counseling is related to the aftermath of mistakes. A spouse cheats A spouse uses painful words like a scalpel to cut as deeply as possible. An angry outbursts scares the bejezus out of a spouse A secret offense is brought to light. The list…

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