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February 18, 2015 counseling

Ramsey NJ stress counselor

Coping with Stress in Ramsey Throughout our lives we are faced with a number of situations that may bring us additional stress such as moving, job related worries, relationship changes, an illness or tensions within our family. You may be experiencing one of these blatantly turbulent times or may have no identifiable or obvious cause for your stress, but in either case, you have come to realize you need professional assistance to comfortably move through and beyond the stress. You can find assistance with a compassionate and proficient Ramsey NJ stress counselor at Mars & Venus. Our professional, licensed and certified therapists may assist you while you recognize the source of

January 22, 2015 counseling

Couples Counseling in Ramsey

Ramsey Couples Therapy All relationships take work to make them successful. But the amount of effort that both of you put in is not the main ingredient in keeping your relationship strong. It’s understanding each other that’s the key. At Mars & Venus, we’re pleased to offer the type of expertise that will guide you, get you back on the right track, and keep you there for the long term. Our couples counseling in Ramsey is designed to provide the crucial advice that Dr. John Gray laid out in his book, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.” It may sound obvious to suggest that understanding each other is

December 16, 2014 counseling

Marriage Counselors in Ramsey NJ

Ramsey NJ Marriage Counseling Does it feel as if your marriage is on the brink of collapse? Has a loving relationship seemed to dissolve or disappear entirely as pleasant talk has fallen into uncomfortable silences? A marriage can be far more work than many of us realize, and our own personal issues on either side can often become an obstacle towards our own personal happiness. However, this does not mean that you need and your partner have to call it quits. If you are loved one are ready to work together to heal your marriage and regain the happiness you once felt, then it is time to book an appointment

December 15, 2014 child counseling / child counselor / children and grief / coaching / counseling / grief and children / grieving / Uncategorized

New Mothers and Counseling in Franklin Lakes and Bergen County, NJ

Morrisa Drobnick, LCSW, staff writer and advice columnist of “KIDS Magazine” answers a question about being a new parent. Q – I am new to the area and don’t know anyone. I have a six month-old little girl and I feel like I am going crazy. Any suggestions? L.R. in Oakland A – Get out of the house – even with your child! Find a parent group in your community. Many churches, temples, libraries, or meetup.com have “Mommy and Me” or similar programs where you can go to socialize. Many are geared towards new moms. New moms need to feel comfortable and motivated to take control of their new roles

November 30, 2014 counseling

Pre-Marital Counseling in Ramsey NJ

Ramsey Pre-Marital Counselor So you’re getting married. Well, congratulations. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that all you need is love to ensure a happy marriage. Love is, of course, vital, but just as you need fuel in your car for it to run but you wouldn’t drive it blindfolded, so too is it important to have a road map for where the two of you are headed and the expert advice and guidance that lays a strong foundation for a long and fulfilling marriage. At Mars & Venus, we’re committed to helping couples just like you to gain the advantages that it takes to meet the relationship

November 17, 2014 child counseling / child counselor / children and grief / counseling

Fighting and Conflict in Front of the Kids – Bergen County

Fighting and Conflict in Front of the Kids Kids model themselves after the important adults in their lives, their parents. They learn to imitate adult behavior, model what it means to be a man or a woman, and learn about relationships between men and women. When parents respect and value each other, their children learn about equality in relationships. There is no such thing as a conflict-free marriage. Parents will argue and disagree, but when parents often argue heatedly and are disrespectful to each other, they teach their children undesirable lessons. Angry voices, negative facial expressions, constant yelling, and hurtfulness toward one another teach kids how to be hostile. Sometimes

October 30, 2014 counseling

Couples Therapy in Ramsey

Ramsey Couples Counseling Does your marriage or partnership seem to be fraying at the edges? Is your relationship suddenly plagued with fighting and arguments, or simply a sense of dread and anxiety on a near constant basis? Relationship problems can happen to anyone, regardless of the length of time you have spent together or the previous challenges you have successfully faced together. However, this does not mean that your time together has to come to an end. Couples in need can always find the personal and professional help they need to succeed as a team with couples therapy in Ramsey at the welcoming offices of Mars & Venus. Couples therapy can

October 20, 2014 child counseling / child counselor / children and grief / counseling / grief and children / grieving

Explaining Death to Children – Bergen County

Morrisa Drobnick, LCSW, staff writer and advice columnist of “KIDS Magazine” answers questions about children and grief and bereavement. Preschool children cannot understand that death is permanent and non-reversible; therefore, they do not see death the way teens and adults do. When someone they know dies, young children do not always express grief through tears, so we can miss the signs that they are grieving. The way we handle the death of a loved one teaches our children a lot about life. Morrisa asks her readers how they have explained death to their children. Don’t say the deceased is “sleeping” – this makes the children afraid to go to sleep

September 18, 2014 career counseling / child counseling / child counselor / children and grief / coaching / counseling / grief and children / grieving

Ramsey Beating the Post-Vacation Blues

Beating the Post-Vacation Blues by Morrisa Drobnick, LCSW, staff writer and advice columnist of “KIDS Magazine” So long, Summertime. Good-bye swim clubs, beaches, lakes, and camps! Farewell to fun. Parents and kids alike have a tough time re-adjusting to the real-life demands of school and work. The problems of re-entry take on many forms, depending on the length of the vacation, the ages of the kids, and whether or not both parents work outside the home. Some people resist the change of pace. People have to deal with having their time tightly structured once more. When vacation ends, kids have to be more disciplined and that creates certain tensions in