At OC Christian Couples, we believe that old adage that “an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure.” In other words, it’s best to seek counsel early and learn how to create or enhance and maintain a loving, safe, and happy relationship — not only after the wedding, but from this day forward! This…
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Stress Levels Are at an All-Time High
Things are tough throughout America right now. In the midst of it all, you think of your mate and wonder… “Can I count on her?” “Why won’t he talk about what’s wrong?” If you aren’t getting the right answer — if you aren’t finding comfort and encouragement in one another — you don’t have to…
Read MoreThe Couple Checkup
by PREPARE/ENRICH The Couple Checkup is designed to help you and your partner build a more satisfying and intimate relationship. Just answering the questions will stimulate thoughts and attitudes about your relationship. It is designed to activate dialogue, discovery, and increase the overall quality of your relationship. Why take the Couple Checkup? The Couple Checkup…
Read MoreI didn’t marry you because you were perfect.
“I didn’t marry you because you were perfect. I didn’t even marry you because I loved you. I married you because you gave me a promise. That promise made up for your faults. And the promise I gave you made up for mine. Two imperfect people got married and it was the promise that made…
Read MoreOffering Compassion and Renewed Hope for Living the Abundant Life
Garden Grove, CA — Sometimes life is difficult, and you need a safe place to talk things through — a place where your faith is taken seriously. In response to this growing need, OC Christian Counseling has hired a new Psych Assistant, Daniel L. Pallesen, to provide counseling and psychological services for individuals and couples…
Read MoreThe Truth About Relationships
I’m amazed at the effectiveness of pop psychology. For years we’ve been told that people need to be complete in themselves (i.e., independent) before they can find a meaningful relationship. It reminds me of what my son said to me when he was a teenager looking for his first part-time job: Mom, they all want…
Read MoreWhy do marriages fail?
The following quote is from Hold Me Tight: “When marriages fail, it is not increasing conflict that is the cause. It is decreasing affection and emotional responsiveness, according to a landmark study by Ted Huston of the University of Texas. Indeed, the lack of emotional responsiveness rather than the level of conflict is the best…
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