What Is a Trauma Bond?
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What Is a Trauma Bond?

Why do so many victims of abuse end up staying with their abusers? For people not in the relationship, it's hard to understand. But outsiders don't see the full picture—many factors can keep a victim in an abusive relationship.

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What Is Relationship Burnout?
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What Is Relationship Burnout?

New relationships can be thrilling. The spark and energy that come from people coming together and forming a bond is unique and special. The early days in a relationship can feel like a whirlwind: long phone calls, constant messaging, and exciting dates create lasting memories.

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Strengthening Your Relationship: The Benefits of Marriage Counseling with The Counseling Hub in Jefferson City, Missouri

Strengthening Your Relationship: The Benefits of Marriage Counseling with The Counseling Hub in Jefferson City, Missouri

One of the primary benefits of marriage counseling is improved communication. Many couples struggle with expressing their thoughts and feelings in a constructive way, which can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and resentment. Worse than that, these hurts can build up over time and, if left unaddressed, wreak havoc on the satisfaction and health of the people within the relationship.

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Online Counseling for Couples Arguing

Online Counseling for Couples Arguing

What a convenient time to learn how to fight with your partner while we are stuck together due to COVID-19?! Seriously though, we are stuck together with the people in our homes and this creates many, many opportunities to learn (or put into practice) skills to have healthy conflict. I will be the first to admit, we all need the practice. Even if we weren’t legally ordered to stay at home with our families, it’s probable that you’re going to have disagreements on how to navigate through this time.

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