by Donald Goodman | Mar 2, 2015 | Articles
Do you ever wonder how you manage to get it all done despite how much is going on in your mind? Do you ever lie awake at night spinning with thoughts of what you have to do or what you’re worried about? Or are you the person to push and distract yourself so well that...
by Donald Goodman | Nov 6, 2012 | Articles, Couples/Marriage Counseling
STEP 1: GET THE VENOM OUT The victim has a right to be pissed as long as they need to be to feel better. STEP 2: DECIDE ON A SHORT TERM PLAN What are you two going to do immediately through the next few weeks. STEP 3: CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT After the initial...
by Donald Goodman | Oct 24, 2012 | Articles, Couples/Marriage Counseling
I just finished a great book called “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin. The book taught me so much, but also confirmed some of my own beliefs about the value of hard work. The book emphasizes how little success has to do with talent and how great achievers and...
by Donald Goodman | Mar 23, 2012 | Articles, Drug Addiction, Family Issues
The short answer to this question is whatever it takes to get them to stop. This opens an abundance of options which can be overwhelming when deciding what specific steps you should take: Should you ground them? Follow them? Take away their valuables? Call the police?...
by Donald Goodman | Oct 14, 2011 | Articles, Couples/Marriage Counseling
Having a strong marriage is hard work every single day and what many happy couples report struggling with are a cluster of similar issues that exist in most relationships. Some common themes that challenge a relationship are sex, money, kids, and relatives. The saying...
by Donald Goodman | Jul 21, 2011 | Articles, Couples/Marriage Counseling
Do I dare ask that question? Even as I read the title I feel the guilt. In an ideal world, the answer is clearly, “No.” However, we don’t live in an ideal world and dealing with the everyday stresses of life can be downright overwhelming. When you add children to the...
