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Relational & Marital Problems

Relational and Marital Problems. Sometimes relationship problems manifest themselves sexually. Having sex with someone when you are mad isn't always appealing. In fact, for many people anger is a sexual turn off. Fixing the general communication patterns within the marriage, will often "fix" the sexual issues. Develop the skills to create emotional safety in the relationship. Struggling? Help is available at the Center for Growth / Sex Therapy in Philadelphia 267-324-9564.

Loneliness: An Epidemic

You’re not alone in feeling lonely.

In our culture, loneliness is an epidemic. Many folks lack supportive social and familial connections, welcoming work spaces and/or physical touch. It’s also possible to feel lonely when continue reading

Owning Your Porn Problem

Porn is a sexual tool that many people utilize. However, while some have a healthy relationship with pornography, others develop obsessive and destructive tendencies with porn. Some people would argue that they have a problem continue reading

How to Satisfy Skin Hunger When Single

You have been single for some time now. You’ve managed the single life rather well, at the same time, there’s one aspect that you’re struggling with: satisfying your skin hunger. This article is going to continue reading

Should we do Couples Counseling or Individual Counseling?

If you have finally been brave enough to admit some things in your relationship need work, should you do individual our couples counseling? Below are some things to consider as you make your decision.

The continue reading

What are Open Relationships and Are they for Me?

Often when couples are considering opening up their relationship (i.e. transitioning from emotional and sexual exclusivity to some form of emotional or sexual nonmonogamy) they may feel overwhelmed about where to start. What agreements should continue reading

Couples Communication Skills Exercise

Couples face many challenges in their relationships. One of the most common issues in couples counseling that couples deal with is poor communication skills. Couples engaging in poor communication skills may break continue reading

Couple's Sculpting Exercise

Are you and your partner in need of a up for a better understanding about the status of your relationship? We inspect our cars every year, but forget to reevaluate our relationships as time goes continue reading

The Strong Black Woman in Relationships

When we think about the Strong Black Woman, one of the struggles that plagues this badge of honor is the idea of balancing strength and vulnerability in life and relationships. The old idea of the continue reading

Examples of Blame-Free Communication

Center for Growth: Couples Counseling / Marriage Therapy in Philadelphia

Examples of Blame-Free Communication

It is common for individuals in Philadelphia to avoid discussing conflict, especially when it involves expressing emotions and discussing a continue reading

Blaming and Codependency

How to avoid blaming when expressing your emotions or reality to friend/partner/coworker, etc

Do you ever struggle to get your point across? Do you find yourself in conflict with a family member or friend continue reading

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