Behind the “Front Lines” of Being a Military Wife

by Staff Writer | Sep 29, 2018 | Courage, Crisis, Vulnerability

Q&A with Strength4Spouses Founder Wendi Iacobello What’s it like being a military wife (or spouse)? At first glance, this might seem like a loaded question. Any marriage or partnership faces a series of somewhat predictable challenges. From adapting to...

Discernment Counseling: Stay Together Or Separate?

by Staff Writer | Sep 19, 2018 | Conflict, Courage, Divorce, Vulnerability

“Why can’t he just admit that it is over!? “She wants me to stay, but I want to go.” “He just doesn’t want to be married anymore.” Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you call it a roadblock,...

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...

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,...

Gottman Couples Therapy: Rebuilding YOUR Relationship House

by Staff Writer | Dec 3, 2017 | Conflict, Crisis, Divorce, Gottman, Vulnerability

It’s natural to argue or disagree with each other every once in a while. However, when you find yourself fighting with your partner, and losing respect for the other, it’s time to address the situation before it gets worse. That’s exactly why Gottman...