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Dean Sunseri, LPC
Category Archives: Christian Counseling
Why is Marriage so Difficult?
Marriage is a partnership between two individuals that is meant to last a lifetime. Why do so many marriages fail? Why do 50% of the marriages in the United Stated end up in divorce? This is a million dollar question. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health
Tagged Christian marriage, couples communication, family counseling, marriage counseling, premarital counseling
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The Voice of Addiction
Our battle against the disease of alcoholism is an uphill battle. With the many good programs, support groups and prevention services, the statistics are still staggering: About 14 million people in the US are addicted to alcohol and millions of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Counseling, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Tagged addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse
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The Penn State Scandal, Joe Paterno and Mental Health
The news is official, Penn State University is cleaning house because of the sex scandal and cover up that has rocked not only Penn State but also the entire nation. Why has this captured the attention of the nation? Because … Continue reading
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Rules for Fair Fighting: Marriage Counseling
Fighting fair in marriage is an attitude and a skill; a skill that must be learned and practice to have a successful marriage. The following are some basic guidelines for fighting fair in marriage: 1. Deal With The Issue Quickly … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian marriage, christian marriage therapy, couples communication, marriage communication, marriage counseling, premarital counseling
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10 Ways to Improve your Marriage
It takes work to have a good marriage and the following are 10 practical suggestions to improve the quality of your marriage. Practice these principles and you will reap great benefits. 1. Create a date night either every week or … Continue reading
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Three Reason Why Christian Marriages Fail
In the United States we have an epidemic of divorce. Marriage is the sacred institution that provides the foundation for the individual, the family, the community and the nation. When marriages fall apart, the individual, the family, the community and … Continue reading
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The 7 Keys to Effective Communication
As a marriage counselor, one of the most common problems for a couple is the inability to effectively communicate. Often, a past problem has not been resolved because of the lack of communication, and the small hill of a problem … Continue reading
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Tagged couples communication, healthy communication, marriage communication, marriage counseling
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A Guideline for Blended Families or Step Parenting
A blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved. The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a … Continue reading
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Tagged blended families, family counseling, marriage counseling, step parenting
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Covenant Marriage
There are 3 levels of agreement. The first level is the lightest and most casual which we will call an agreement. An agreement is a simple commitment between two people, such as making an appointment to go to lunch next … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian marriage, covenant marriage, marriage counseling, premarital counseling
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