Pornography Addiction Documentary: Heart of the Matter There is a screening of this film on Tuesday, September 23rd in Sandy, Utah. The screening will be held at the Jordan Commons MegaPlex Theaters at 7pm with seating starting at 6:30pm. If you are going to be in the...
Utah Valley Counseling is proud to sponsor the upcoming conference presented by The Togetherness Project. The Togetherness Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women who have been affected by pornography—particularly those affected by a...
By Christopher Matteson, MS, LAMFT When depression strikes people, the relationship with their significant other can quickly become a confusing tangle of hurt and blame. One of my favorite things to ask these couples in a therapeutic setting is, “Tell me about when...
Over the years, as I have met with hundreds of clients from all different walks of life, I have heard this same question over and over. Whether it’s spoken aloud in a trembling whisper or silently asked from beseeching, tear-filled eyes, they all ask, “Am...
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it’s just never going to be good enough? Do you get intense anxiety at the thought of failure? Do you feel pressure from yourself or others to always be the best at work, school, or home? If so, you might be a...
by Lauren Barnes, Ph.D., LMFT Growing up in our culture can be daunting–especially as a girl. I felt like I was always receiving messages about how I should feel, act and look. “You shouldn’t wear orange if you’re a red head.” “Always cross your ankles and never...
Boundaries in Recovery In addiction recovery, partners of addicts often ask where to draw the line between holding an addict accountable without becoming responsible for his behavior. Addicts do need to be held accountable for both their actions and the effects of...
Today’s book recommendation is for couples in recovery from virtual infidelity, like pornography use. The book is: by Mark Chamberlain and Geoff Steurer. This is an excellent read for both partners in recovery from internet infidelity. Where other books focus on...
One of the most intuitive, but often neglected, interventions for children who are struggling with behaviors at home is what we call the “ten minute rule.” It is simply this — spend ten minutes individually with that child each day, doing or talking...
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