by Cara Nazareth | May 1, 2019 | Couples, Individuals, Mental Health, Premarital
You’d think that a therapist who encourages clients to meditate would actually be good at meditating. You would be wrong. Despite knowing the benefits of meditating, I have tried (and failed) to incorporate meditation into my daily routine. One reason I struggle...
by Cara Nazareth | Apr 3, 2019 | Premarital, Therapy
As a therapist, I love watching my clients have “aha” moments. This almost always happens when couples learn about the emotional bank account. Your emotional bank account’s balance responds to how much you put into your relationship and how much you...
by Cara Nazareth | Dec 5, 2018 | Couples, Premarital, Therapy
Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of us love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour – unceasingly. – Henri NouwenI love this quote. Hurting our loved ones and making mistakes is...
by Cara Nazareth | Nov 21, 2018 | Couples, Individuals, Premarital, Therapy
In the 1980s, Black Friday, as we know it today, was born. Nearly 40 years later, a single day of deals has evolved into an entire weekend of shopping. Let’s get one thing straight: there is nothing wrong with buying things you need or want. The tricky part is that...
by Cara Nazareth | Sep 12, 2018 | Premarital, Therapy
In 1967, interracial marriage became legal across the United States. Since then, the percentage of interracial and intercultural marriages has increased from 3% in 1967 to 17% in 2015. As intercultural marriage becomes more common, it’s important to identify the...
by Cara Nazareth | Feb 25, 2018 | Premarital
When it comes to marriage, ignorance is not bliss – what you don’t know about your partner can really hurt your relationship. During premarital counseling, couples are often surprised to learn brand new information about their future spouse. While these conversations...
