Domestic Violence or Conflict?

by Staff Writer | Jun 14, 2018 | Anger, Conflict, Crisis, Vulnerability

Exploring Power Dynamics in Relationships with Catherine Hodes, LICSW Earlier this year, NCCT’s Intake Coordinator, Catherine Hodes, MSW, LICSW, was published in the Clinical Social Work Journal. Her paper, co-authored with Dr. Annelise Mennicke and titled “Is it...

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...

Marriage Problems After 20 Years, 30 Years & Beyond

by Staff Writer | Jan 25, 2018 | Conflict, Couples Therapy, Divorce, EFT

Expert Intimacy Advice from Martha Reeves, MA, LICSW If you have been married or in a committed relationship for 20 years or more, you have done something remarkable. Long-term committed relationships take more trust, loyalty, and sacrifice as time goes on. However,...