How Couples Therapy Can Help Rebuild Trust After an Affair
Cheating, both emotionally and physically, can harm a relationship. The betrayed individual who has been cheated on is usually in a state of shock, disbelief, and total confusion. Trust, when shattered, is the point of healing. However, it’s also the most delicate to rebuild. At Leadership Empowerment and Psychological Services, LLC (LEAPS), we understand that […]
Understanding the Differences Between Emotional and Physical Infidelity
The discovery of an affair is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. Cheating is often thought of purely as a physical affair, but emotional infidelity can be just as damaging, if not more so. At Leadership Empowerment and Psychological Services, LLC (LEAPS Inc.), our trained professionals assist individuals and couples […]
What Does the Term “Worldview” Mean?
A worldview is a conceptual framework of how an individual perceives the world and is shaped by the individual core beliefs, values and cultural experiences which ultimately guide their behavior (Esqueda, 2014)…
My Theological Construct of Marriage
I submit that one’s personal theology, core values, beliefs and ultimate understanding of biblical doctrine all buttress one’s framework of marriage. Several questions arise regarding one’s value system,…
The Current State of Marriage in the United States
My assessment of the institution of marriage is buttressed on the foundation of my Christian faith. As such, my assessment of the institution of marriage is integrated, multidimensional, multilayered and interwoven with my marital philosophy and core values. These nuances are further ingrained within my belief systems and theology. The foregoing elements ultimately shape my […]
Disaster Mental Health: Personal Perspective on Mass Shooting Intervention Strategies
Mass shootings in U.S schools have been a perennial issue (Skaine, 2015; Stebnicki, 2016). According to Skaine (2015), between 1982 and 2012 there were a total of 513 persons killed in active shooter incidents…
Can Relationship Conflict Affect Family Relationships?
Relational conflict manifests itself in a plethora of situations and circumstances both in clinical and non-clinical settings. According to Barth (2009), “child-parent psychotherapy, which focuses on relationship enhancement..
Key Strategies to Help in Family Crises
The demands for effective crisis management manifest in myriad situations. In this article I present a vignette regarding a how crises may be presented in a familial situation. I further outline some of the methodologies, suggests strategies…
Can Self-Care Strategies Really Avoid Burnout?
Philosophically, I believe that managing my own affect amid traumatic situations has been to a huge extent guided by my faith.
Can Different Parenting Styles Influence Emotional Bonds with Children?
To establish a clearly defined frame of reference for various aspects and nuances associated with the concept of attachment, it is imperative to first conceptualize a working definition of attachment.