40 Years Married & Beyond: 5 Tips for Marriage Longevity in Your Golden Years

by Staff Writer | Jun 3, 2018 | Conflict, Crisis, EFT, Gottman, Vulnerability

Belgian psychotherapist Esther Perel once said, “None of us are married to just one person in our lives, even if we only marry one person.” For those who have been married 40 years and beyond, this saying undoubtedly rings true. As partners change and...

7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Marriage Counseling Retreat

by Staff Writer | May 15, 2018 | Anger, Conflict, Crisis, Divorce, Retreats

Whether you’re experiencing marital distress or just temporary gridlock, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. With online therapy and a wealth of marriage retreat options available across the nation, separating the wheat from the chaff can feel like an...

Lifting Barriers to Intimacy: Overcoming Childhood Trauma In Partnership

by Staff Writer | Apr 24, 2018 | Conflict, Crisis, Vulnerability

At NCCT, we are dedicated to the leading research, techniques, and methodologies in couples therapy. To that end, we regularly seek out the expertise of colleagues with specializations in complementary fields, such as private practitioner Stephen J. Bradley, LICSW,...

Navigating Blended Family Challenges: 3 Fool-Proof Tips for Success

by Staff Writer | Apr 1, 2018 | Conflict, Courage, Divorce

Statistics show that approximately one-third of Americans find themselves in a stepfamily relationship. Whether they are taking on the role of stepparent, stepchild or stepsibling, the stepfamily structure is not uncommon. Nor are the blended family challenges it...

Financial Problems in Marriage? New Study Gets to the Heart of the Issue

by Staff Writer | Feb 25, 2018 | Marriage

For years, proverbial wisdom has cited money as the primary source of marital conflict and main precursor to divorce. However, very few clinical studies support this supposition. Money might make the world go around, but the mighty "buck" is not as powerful...