Posts Tagged ‘family therapist’

Tips on how one can control his/her anger

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Anger is one of those things that is experienced by everyone.  Everyone at some point loses their control of their anger.It is just natural.What is bad about it is when they already can’t control their anger.  That is when it can become hurtful to those you love.It can hurt not just a person’s emotional state but also the physical aspect.  With that in mind here are some anger management tips for you to use.

Controlling one’s anger is difficult to do.  That is why my anger management San Diego practice gets so many people with anger issues.But you can get through it.Even if it seems like it is uncontrollable there are ways to control it.First thing you must do is to admit that you are stressed.Stress is one of the causes of uncontrollable anger.By knowing that you are stressed you will know the ways on how to control your anger.

Another way in dealing with anger is to know how to respond without reacting first.  It is one of the biggest techniques I teach for my family therapist San Diego practice.What I mean by that is that you should think first before reacting to something.By thinking about the situation and thinking about how you will react will lead to better response.  So you won’t be just reacting uncontrollably.

Another thing that causes anger is depression.More often than not, people affected with depression becomes angry most of the time.The reason for this is because depressed people feel that they have no hope in life and that they become angry at everything.  I see this all the time doing depression counseling. So you fight this by addressing the situation that is causing depression. 

If you follow these few tips it should help you deal with any anger problems. Anger is a hard emotion to control.That is the reason why so many people are being affected by anger management issues.But by understanding the problems that affect you, you can fight those emotions off of you.Ans if you can do so you and your loved ones will not be hurt anymore.

Good things that a marriage counselor brings to a couple

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

One of the sad facts about our society today is divorce. And the couple are not just the people affected by this development.  Often times it involves children as well.What’s sad about it is that it could have been avoided.  If the couple had just sought out some marriage counseling they could have prevented it. So, let us go take a look at some of the benefits of marriage counseling.

First thing it can provide is an environment where both parties can work out their differences.  Of course it only works if both parties want to work it out.  I have seen couples in my San Diego marriage therapist practice who didn’t really want to work it out.  For that case it can never work.  But if both people do want to save their marriage, counseling can be of benefit.

Another thing is it will provide a nice environment for both of the parties.What I mean by nice environment is that the parties can have a neutral location to air out their grievances to each other. That way, they would feel safe and relaxed.  If they feel in a more comfortable environment this will help out the process.  This is a better alternative then working it out at home where there is constant fighting. So many couples come in for my San Diego marriage counseling service and they immediately are more civil in the office.

Finally, a good therapist will make the couple communicate better. That is one of the important keys to resolving all their issues.What I’m referring to is communication.The most common problem of couples is that they have trouble communicating.  Most of the time instead of communicating they are really just yellling.Undergoing a good counseling, the couples will be taught by the counselor ways on how to communicate.  In my couples therapy San Diego practice I emphasize the need for communication.It is one of the most important aspect of this process of reconciliation and counseling.It will be the key to preventing the marriage go into a divorce.

Effects of having excessive anger and depression

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

One of the things that hurts sometimes or is enjoyable at other times is emotions.  Things like love, joy, happiness are wonderful emotions.But you also have emotions like anger, sadness, and depression.They are also kinds of emotions but they are harder to carry around and handle.  Most of the times people are able to control it.  But there are situations that make some of these emotions dangerous.

For example, depression is a tough situation to get out of.  It can be caused by a tragic event in someone’s life.Losing one’s family member to an accident or natural death can trigger it.  Or sometimes it can be a chemical imbalance.One dangerous emotion that was shown in the news is when a man’s depression turned into rage and anger.  His situation seemed hopeless to him and so that his depression turned to anger. He went berserk and he hurt some people.That is an extreme case and it happens rarely but it still and does happen.  That is why as a depression counselor I try to tackle the problem head on before it can turn into anger.

Well the times it does turn into anger then you have to move into another form of counseling.  And that form is anger management counseling help.Because unlike depression where the affected person’s mood is always passive.  Anger can lash out at others and harm others.So if one is really dealing with anger then he/she or his/her relatives must see to it immediately before it worsens.

Of course in my family therapist San Diego practice I see a full range of emotions.  Usually it is when it is affecting the family life.  That is when counseling is appropriate. One thing you don’t want to happen is let uncontrollable emotions destroy your family.And the goal of every counselor is to stop it while it is still in its early stages.  A good thoughtful counseling program can do that and save many families.  It has happened time and time again with good counseling.

How to look for a reputable marriage counselor

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Asking for others’ help is one of the toughest things that a couple will do when experiencing marriage problems.  Namely, looking to a marriage counselor to help you.But once you already have the courage to go seek help how do you look for someone that can really help.That is a tough question to ask.  But when your marriage is on the line you want to answer it right. 

So what makes a good marriage therapist?  In my San Diego marriage therapist service I try to answer that for all my clients.  What my answers are depends on what they are looking for.  The reason why I say that is because ultimately both people will need to trust the therapist.  If they do not they will not work towards a solution.But if they trust the counselor then it will be good for them. Without trust there will be no common goal or solution for both of the parties.

Another thing that I have learned helping with couples therapy San Diego is experience.Most couples that I have dealt with were looking for an experienced counselor.It just makes sense because an experienced counselor have seen different situations and can address most of the couple’s problems. And from those experiences can provide solutions that have worked before. This will make it hard for new therapists to gain experience but that is what couples are looking for.

Finally doing marriage counseling San Diego has allowed me to see that most couples want someone with the same values. In other words there are different therapy techniques.But if the technique that is being taught to them is contrary to what they firmly believe in then it definitely will not work.So you should look for a counselor that shares your views as a couple.This will build a relationship that will work and help you out as couples.

Those were some of the things that couples want to look for when they are looking for a good counselor.  Of course it doesn’t cover everything but it is a good start to find help.And in the end those are the things that struggling couples want.

Why success or failure in sports

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Sports and succeeding in it is a funny thing.  You can have a superb athlete who can’t find success.Then you might have someone who is average at best yet becomes super successful.At first look it doesn’t seem explainable.  But upon a closer look you see the main reason for success and failure has been the mind.  But why is that?  In this article we shall take a look into that.

So how come the mind is so important in sports?  As a San Diego sports psychologist I have been priveleged to see first hand why this is so.First thing to realize is the fact that the stereotype of big dumb athletes is false.Athletes are really some of the smartest people around.  And the most successful ones use are successful because they know how to use the mind.

Funny thing a lot of athletes come in needing my anger management San Diego practice.  Most of the time this anger stems from their failures in sports.But what I can do is help them turn it around.The way to help them get back on track is to show them the reason for failure starts in the mind.By being able to use their mind more effectively, they can have great success.  It has been proven time and time again.

Once an athlete becomes aware and understands how powerful the mind is, they can become successful.  Most of the time they can achieve tremendous success.  It is like most things in life.  The mind has so much impact on actions and results.I take notice of this not just with athletes but also see it in families.  The San Diego family therapist practice I run I have used some of the same principles to help families achieve success.Success in being able to deal with any family struggles that happen.  In life and sports a lot of times the key is in your mind.

What situations require marriage counseling

Friday, September 11th, 2009

In life and in any relationship there will be conflict.It’s obvious sometimes there will some that are worse off than others.  In a marriage these conflicts can lead to serious consequences.The difficult part of it all is being able to tell when counseling is needed. Because you don’t to overreact and grab any counselor from one argument.  But you need to know when it is needed.So what will allow you to know when it is needed?

That is a hard question.  As a San Diego marriage therapist helping people has allowed me to see who needs it.Because sometimes there will be a situation when it isn’t needed.  But the counseling sessions always prove beneficial regardless.  But a sign that shows me that a couple needs counseling is when there is no communication.  If couples are fighting but still trying to work it out that is good.  But if the only time a couples talks is when they fight they need help. There is no communication there.And being able to know how to communicate is an important factor to fixing it.

Another sign is the couple not wanting to be with each other. That seems obvious but if a couple hates being in the same room with each other they need help.  I have seen a lot of couples come to that point while helping in couples counseling San Diego.If hate is present that is not a good sign.This can cause very harmful effects within the relationship.

Finally another sign I have seen doing San Diego marriage counseling is when it starts effecting the whole family.If kids are in between it all and you see it is having some emotional effects, that couple should seek help.  It is one thing to fight, but when it hurst the children now they need help.  They should avoid allowing the fighting to ruin the family.If it is doing that, counseling should be sought after.

Anger managements and its effects on relationships

Friday, September 11th, 2009

One thing people have in common is enotions.Some people have the tendency to display more of their emtions in public.Some emotions are good for a person especially when displayed like happiness.Some people display emotions such as happiness and excitement and laughter.Other people show anger and sadness more. All people have emotions and they usually express it but sometimes they get out of hand. Emotions like anger belong to these category.

As you shall see in this article anger can have horrible effects on family life. In my practice doing anger management in San Diego I have seen the effects it can have on a family. It could be very uncomfortable if you live with that person. It makes everybody nervous and afraid to say something because they might get scolded. It can turn what is supposed to be a place of safety into a negative place. That place of safety is home life. 

It may be surprising but anger sometimes stems from an emotional issue like depression. Whatever the case may be a person might be in a depressed mode. Often times it leads to anger when some problems seem unsolvable or there is no way out. That is why I advice everyone feeling depression to seek a depression counselor. The best way is to stop something before it gets worse. Because sometimes it just does not lead into anger but into something where they eventually hurt themselves. 

Whether or not anger stems from depression the case is that these two emotions should be dealt with professionaly. If you let either keep going it can get worse.  It can ruin family life. It can break a very good relationship.  Being a family therapist in San Diego I stress the importance of good relationships in family life. So I stress to you that any kind of emotional issues be dealt with immediately. Sometimes it can be hard to swallow your pride and seek help professionally. But this can be very helpful in the long especially for the family of and the person affected.

Benefits of anger management especially on families

Monday, September 7th, 2009

One thing that all people have is their emotions.  On some people these emotions are more easily displayed.Some emotions are good for a person especially when displayed like happiness.Some people display emotions such as happiness and excitement and laughter.  Others show emotions of sadness or anger. All people have emotions and they usually express it but sometimes they get out of hand. Anger is one of these emotions.

As you shall see in this article anger can have horrible effects on family life. In my practice doing anger management in San Diego I have seen the effects it can have on a family. It could make staying with that person very very uncomfortable for the people staying with him/her. It makes everyone around the person afraid and be aloof with that person. It can turn what is supposed to be a place of safety into a negative place. That place of safety is home life. 

One of the strange things is that a few times this anger stems from a depression of some sort. Whatever the case may be a person might be in a depressed mode. Once they find they don’t see a way out of it often times that depression can turn into anger. That is why I advice everyone feeling depression to seek a depression counselor. It is best to stop something before it escalates into something worse. After all it might not lead to anger but maybe to something worse where they hurt themselves. 

Whatever the case may be these two emotions should be dealt with seriously. If you let either keep going it can get worse.It will destroy your relationship with your family. It can destroy relationships.  Being a family therapist in San Diego I stress the importance of good relationships in family life. So I stress to you that any kind of emotional issues be dealt with immediately. Sometimes it is hard to go to someone for help. But this would prove to be very helpful in the long run especially for the person affected.

How hard it can be for a couple to seek marriage counseling

Monday, September 7th, 2009

One of the unfortunate but natural things that happen in a marriage is fighting.I am pretty sure that there are no couple in the world who does not fight or argue.  The unfortunate part comes when those fights get bigger than it should be.It is just natural for a couple to argue sometimes and have differences.But is unfortunate when their differences separate.

Dealing with couples as a marriage counselor San Diego has allowed me to see how difficult it is for some people to seek counseling.There are couples who do not want others to know about their problems.  Or there are some people who are too prideful to ask for help.And also, there are couples who do not believe that their situation can still be fixed.  But that is the sad part.Because with a good counseling most of the couple’s issues can be resolved. 

But married couples are not the only ones qualified to see a couples conselor. Those in pre-marital relationships have problems and fights sometimes as well.But they also let it go too far just like married couples.  I know because doing couples counseling San Diego has allowed me to see both ways.Those couples that has undergone counseling experienced a very good change in their relationship. While those that didn’t seek help had many relationships end. Of course therapy is not sole answer to fixing relationships but is one big part of it.

Why does couples counseling work?Because you have a professional that is going to help you.This professional counselor have a lot of experience dealing with married couples’ issues.  Experience is priceless for situations such as this.  With some wise advice it can turn things around.It can tell you where the differences with your spouse come from.  Then it can give a plan of action to fix those problems.  Time and time again doing marriage counseling San Diego has proven this to be true.Even if it does not work the relationship is going to end anyway so there’s nothing to lose.But it can save a relationship from a bitter divorce if it does work.

Couples counseling difficulites

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

One of the unfortunate but natural things that happen in a marriage is fighting.I am sure that there has never been a couple that has never fought.What’s unfortunate is when those fights become bigger than it should be.It is just but human nature that couples will fight and argue sometimes.But is unfortunate when their differences separate.

Dealing with couples as a marriage counselor San Diego has allowed me to see how difficult it is for some people to seek counseling.There are couples who do not want others to know about their problems.  Or there are some people who are too prideful to ask for help.And also, there are couples who do not believe that their situation can still be fixed.But that would be sad.  Because with effective counseling most issues can be resolved. 

It doesn’t just have to deal with married couples as well. Those couples who are not married yet but living together also have fights and arguments sometimes.  But just like in marriage a couple can let it get too far.  I know because doing couples counseling San Diego has allowed me to see both ways.Those couples that has undergone counseling experienced a very good change in their relationship. While those that didn’t seek help had many relationships end. Of course therapy is not the answer for all the problems but it can be a big help.

Why does couples counseling help?Because the one that would help you is a professional in this kind of thing.  This professional has had a lot of experience with all kinds of situations.  Experience is priceless for situations such as this.With some very good and wise advice the situation can be turned around.  It can point out where the difficulties are.It can give a plan on how to fix a couple’s problems.  Time and time again doing marriage counseling San Diego has proven this to be true.The relationship is going to end anyway even if the counseling does not work.But if it works then it can save a relationship and that is wonderful.