The big reveal! Shlomo and Rivka struggle (and have struggled for 19 years!) with…[Podcast + Video Training]
Listen to the podcast episode below to find out what we are struggling with! We’re currently working on a program on this topic. If you think our struggle resembles your own and you wish to learn more, watch the video below to get further help! How to Thrive as a Couple without Letting the Stress […]
We’ve got something BIG to reveal about our marriage…
We just had a pretty big realization about our 19 year old marriage. We need some time to put our thoughts together and share it with you. Stay tuned on our Facebook page to find out the big reveal or subscribe to our podcast to be notified as soon as the announcement hits. Boy oh […]
What to do if you’re bored with your marriage? [Podcast Episode] Boring Marriage
Rivka: You might be listening on our podcast. Maybe watching a Youtube video. And whatever the case is today we want to talk to you about boredom in a marriage because we have a lot of readers writing to us things like, “I love my husband, and he’s such a great dad and he’s a […]
When your wife won’t speak to you. How to handle the silent treatment.
When your wife won’t speak to you. How to handle the silent treatment. Transcript of Episode. Intro: You ask, we answer. Welcome to Can This Marriage Be Saved, where we go against common relationship problems and help you determine if this relationship should stay or go. Rivka: Welcome to another great episode. Today we are […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 6 | Day to Disconnect, Shabbat, Peace
Disconnect, Shabbat & Peace | 6th Day of Covid Family Quarantine Writing today’s entry at night after the Sabbath is over. Over 24 Hour Break from the News and Social Media I feel like a different person after today as I didn’t touch the news or any electronic devices for over 24 hours. What an […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 5 | Anger, Self Care, and Sabbath
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 5 | Anger, Self Care, and Sabbath There’s something called the Grief Wheel which goes through the stages of grieving. First shock, then sadness, anger, and ultimately acceptance. Stages of Grief I feel like I’m somewhere on that wheel, not yet in the acceptance stage yet. Today I was ANGRY! 😡 […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 9 | Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together
Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together | Day 9 of Covid Quarantine with Family Never would I have thought I would appreciate a walk around the block with Shlomo as much as I did yesterday. The skies were blue, the trees have started blooming and blossoming, it’s almost like nature has no idea […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 8 | Putting Forth Helping and Healing Energy Into the World
Putting Forth Helping & Healing Energy Into the World | 8th Day of Covid Family Quarantine There is a lot of interest out there for mental health professionals like Shlomo to answer dozens of media requests. Reporters want interviews and quotes contributed to their stories about Covid19. Media Inquiries on Corona Virus They’ve got questions […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 7 | Lazy Sunday, Wedding Guests on Zoom
Lazy Sunday, Wedding Guests on Zoom | 7th Day of Family Covid Quarantine How much laziness can one enjoy? Apparently it’s never too much for some 🙂 Truly I didn’t want any semblance of a schedule for Sunday in quarantine. We baked and had a movie day. I rarely let the kids watch movies and […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 3 | Missing Adult Interaction in Quarantine with Kids
March 18, 2020 Third-Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Feeling like I miss interacting with other adults. I invited past attendees of our Getting the Love You Want Workshop to join us on a Zoom night as I’ve seen other Imago therapists do online. Nothing heavy or anything like that, just to see each other’s […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 2 | Quarantined with Kids
March 17, 2020 Second Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Because of me feeling pressured all day yesterday to adhere to a schedule, which is something generally very difficult for me to do with my adult ADHD, I decided to do away with the kids’ “homeschool” schedule. I told them we will definitely learn […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 4 | Tears, Perseverance & Joy Helping Couples
March 19, 2020 Fourth Day of Covid Quarantine with Family Last night there were tears. Tears when I saw pictures of coffins in Italy lined up, tears when I heard about young people contracting corona, tears when I heard the stock market lost all gains since Trump. I’m not sure if they were tears of […]
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 1 | Keeping Kids on a Schedule & Meditation
March 16, 2020 Our quarantine officially started yesterday, on Monday, March 16, 2020. We had actually quarantined ourselves voluntarily starting the previous Thursday because it seemed that we were sick with various flu, allergies, and colds. So this isn’t really day 1 and it feels like we’ve already been quarantined for a week! Managing Kids’ […]
Your Concerns About Attending Marriage Counseling at a Retreat Answered
If you’ve been wanting to work on your marriage by way of counseling and education at a marriage retreat, we’ve just announced the next 4 workshop dates for 2020 in Maryland and New York! Some people have questions and concerns about privacy, cost, and effectiveness of marriage retreats. Let’s go through those concerns and answer […]
What types of couples go to retreats for counseling?
People want to know what types of couples come to our marriage retreats? People who come to our retreats with their partner either want to save their marriage or have one foot out the door. Some couples want to do something to help improve their relationship, to keep the spark alive and improve upon things. […]
We’re Growing! Help us Welcome Our Newest Therapists
Looking for marriage counseling near you, only to find that our Baltimore counseling office is too far to travel? If you want to find someone that is convenient to get to but also skilled, you’re in luck. The Marriage Restoration Project just added four new practitioners at locations across the United States including New York, […]
Reservations Still Available Pre-Thanksgiving Marriage Retreat | Getting the Love You Want
There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a couple move through their darkest times to experience a happy ending. For most couples, the love is still there. That’s why it hurts so much. The challenge is knowing how to get to the other side. (Kind of like how we go through the darkness of fall […]
Why Does the Divorce Rate Decrease as Education Level Increases?
People who have a college education are less likely to get divorced than those who didn’t finish college. In fact, lower divorce rates have a direct relationship with a person’s level of education. A study1 by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics offers a theory that people with a higher level of education, and consequently […]
How Anxiety Affects Marriage & Relationships & Tips to Stop It
Anxiety affects family relationships, romantic relationships, and professional working relationships, and relationships with friends. Many people who experience anxiety do not know how far-reaching anxiety affects their relationships. Keep reading to learn about different types of anxiety, how they each affect relationships, and what you can do to minimize or stop it. Types of Anxiety […]
What should I do when my husband ignores me?
If your husband ignores you, you may be feeling uncomfortable, sad, or even mad. Keep reading to gain more clarity about what is happening and what you can do to positively impact the situation. Reasons Your Husband Ignores You While there are many possible reasons you are feeling ignored by your husband, here are a […]