Gottman Marriage Therapy

What is Gottman Couples Therapy? The Gottman Method was developed by Dr. John Gottman and his wife Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman in the 1980s. It is an evidence-based form of couples therapy that strives to assist couples in achieving a deeper sense of understanding, awareness, empathy, and connectedness within their relationships that ultimately leads to…

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Child Counseling

Children Therapy in Phoenix, AZ “Children are 1/3rd of our population….and all of our future.” John F. Kennedy Are You Worried – Not Sure Where To Find Help? Are  you at the “end of your rope” and can’t get through to your child. It seems like there is nothing left to try and the relationship…

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Children from hard places

child trauma

I thought this week I would write a short summary about the contributions of Karyn Purvis to the field of children’s therapy.  She died in 2016 but her teaching and contributions live on.  She taught at Texas Christian University and was an internationally-renowned child development expert, popular speaker, author and passionate advocate for vulnerable children.…

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Christian Counseling

Christian Counseling I was asked the other day what is the difference between pastoral counseling and Christian clinical counseling.  That was such a great question I thought I would write about it today. Basic Differences Clinical Counselors such as the counselors at Family Christian Counseling Center are licensed and regulated by various governmental boards and…

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Blanca Bertrand

The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important aspects of having a positive and successful experience in therapy, for children and their families. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside a child or adult as they take that first step to begin their healing. I love working…

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