Category: <span>Marriage Room</span>

understanding ptsd written by Temple Obike

Understanding PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorders)

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an important aspect of life and living in todays world. Over the past 13 years of practicing as a marriage counselor, therapist and coach, i’ve discovered that.. …”between 15% to 23 % of all the cases i encountered within an entire year was always…
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what type of therapist is best for marriage counseling

What type of therapist is best for marriage counseling

Introduction: What type of therapist is best for marriage counseling ? A question many are starting to ask. Marriage, a union celebrated across diverse cultures in Nigeria, encounters its unique set of challenges. Choosing the right therapist for marriage counseling is a pivotal decision for couples seeking to strengthen their…
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Male domestic abuse written by Temple Obike

Male Domestic Abuse in Marriage. The Hidden Struggle

When we think of domestic abuse, we often picture a woman being physically harmed by her partner. However, there is a hidden struggle that is not often talked about – male abuse in marriage. While physical violence against men is a serious issue, emotional abuse on men is also a…
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Emotionally focused therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy and It’s Effectiveness

We will be discussing everything you need to know about emotionally focused therapy. This therapy type is highly effective and comes well recommended across academic circles as  a proven technique for handling marriage counseling sessions. We will be looking at this topic from the various aspects. The 3 Stages of…
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Trauma bonding relationships built on control and abuse

Trauma Bonding, Relationships Built on Control & Abuse

“Trauma Bonding, Relationships Built on Control and Abuse” is a conversation long overdue for most relationships today. Have you ever seen two people who you knew had absolutely no reason to be together? One person was constantly abusing the other and the other person was just too weak to simply…
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How to Survive an Unhappy Marriage (for the spouse who wants to keep trying)

Marriage was never meant to be survived. It was meant to be enjoyed, cherished and exciting even with its here and there challenges. As a much younger therapist i would not have attempted a write-up with this title but with age comes new realities. Living in a happy marriage means…
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Extramarital Office Affairs written by Temple Obike

Workplace Extramarital Affairs: How to End it & Maybe Still Retain the Job

Workplace extramarital affairs are more rampant than we think. In a work environment, sharing accomplishments, risk and intensity can open up new levels of intimacy between colleagues. The long hours put in at the office in close proximity with that colleague does not help either. If these situations aren’t handled…
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