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by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is a second post taking a look at two anchors that make lifelong marriage possible. The first anchor, forgiving, was covered in an earlier post. Forgiving calms the … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Successful marriage relationships involve navigating a delicate balance. Marriage is full of joy…and sorrow. It is wonderful…but difficult. It is beautiful…and messy. Research has shown that marriages that survive … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Lifelong marriage is not easy and certainly not always pleasant. Inevitably, every couple gets stuck. Sometimes they can work through it on their own. Other times they seek out … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Let’s face it, parenting is difficult! It takes every ounce of energy and perseverance you can give and it still doesn’t seem like enough. It confronts you regularly with … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern As I introduced in an earlier post about reducing codependency, it is a word commonly used to describe a person who loses their sense of self by becoming overly … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern What is codependency? It is a person who loses their sense of self by becoming overly dependent on another. The term was first coined in the 1950s through the … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern 10 Ways Christian Couples Counseling in Oregon Helps With Boundaries Boundaries are a critical aspect of any good relationship. Many couples seek professional help when they are unable or … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern I imagine you clicked on this blog post because you feel overwhelmed, or taken advantage of, in an important relationship in your life. Somewhere along the way, you heard … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Associate Depression is a dark, confusing, and confounding experience. It’s like a hidden virus that saps all the life out of you. Sometimes when it strikes, it seems to have … Read More