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If your partner….. Mentions that they never see you anymore Tries to engage you in conversation more frequently than normal Suggests a weekend getaway Tells you they feel like you never talk anymore Plans new and adventurous activities for the two of you Complains that you are “always” working, reading, or on your computer …..They may be feeling emotionally disconnected. Don’t miss the signals. Most relationships have their inherent challenges. We all bring different expectations, values, perspectives,…
Read MoreThis week Symmetry Counseling will be celebrating its 2nd anniversary. What began as a group of 6 offices has grown to include 13 offices. We are very excited to announce that we plan to expand an additional 5 offices this September. The past two years have been a wonderful journey and we are joyfully anticipating the journey ahead.
Read MoreThe process of divorce is emotionally and financially draining, often taking years to reach resolution. There is a better way: mediation allows the formers partners to control the process and the outcome.
Read MoreFor many couples, the decision to seek couples counseling is a tough one. Too often one spouse is resistant to bring their problems to a professional. Sometimes, if the marriage is highly strained and conflict-ridden a sense of hopelessness and resentment can run deep, causing partners to feel as though nothing or no one will be able to help them. If a couple is experiencing any of these thoughts or feelings, the time is right to seek…
Read MoreOur relationships call for a variety of skills to stay connected and on track with our partners. I believe that one aspect of a healthy relationship requires that we also be good roommates for our partners. What does it require to be a good roommate to our romantic partners? One important skill is to develop solid communication skills. While communication is a very broad topic, more specifically what I mean is the need to set aside time…
Read MoreSymmetry Counseling, a growing loop-based group practice is seeking full-time licensed clinicians (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD) to provide counseling services in our Chicago office. The practice focuses on individual and couples counseling. The successful candidate will be an independent contractor who can establish her/his own schedule; all client referrals are provided. Preferably clinicians will be paneled with the major insurance companies (BCBS, Aetna, and Cigna) and will be available to see clients during the day,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Symmetry Counseling’s own Managing Partner, Dr. Anne Malec. Dr. Malec has been invited to join the Alumni Advisory Board of The Family Institute of Northwestern University. The Alumni Association strives to foster lifelong relationships between The Family Institute and its alumni. The Association promotes a spirit of loyalty and fraternity among graduates, students, and friends, while encouraging alumni to maintain involvement in activities of The Institute and to support The Institute’s work through financial and…
Read MoreNo one is perfect—especially within the context of a relationship. Whether it’s forgetting a birthday or picking a fight, we all make mistakes. But if you trust your partner, you’re more likely to forgive and forget, according a new study recently published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Researchers from Northwestern University and Redeemer University College had participants fill out surveys about the levels of trust, commitment, satisfaction, and attachment in their current romantic relationships.…
Read MoreNew research shows that a series of quick writing exercises can preserve your marital bliss. How’s this for a quick marital fix: Putting pen to paper for just 21 minutes a year to consider fights from a neutral perspective can help get your relationship back to its honeymoon prime, according to a new study from Northwestern University. “I don’t want it to sound like magic, but you can get pretty impressive results with minimal intervention,” says Eli…
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