In August 2009, as a sole practitioner, I incorporated and began Arizona Family Therapy. Since then, AZ Family has evolved having a vision of being "dedicated to helping individuals and families find their way to health and happiness".

Since that time, specialties in Life Coaching, Sex Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki Therapy, and Psychiatric holistic healthcare, have been added to address the needs of individuals, couples, and families in healing body, mind, and spirit.

We are excited about the changes, the growth, and the success of those who have experienced real change in their life and relationships. But, this excitement falls short if we do not remember that you, , are responsible for our accomplishment. Thank you!

Your referrals and support have made us what we are today. To express this gratitude, I have assembled some of our most successful coupons and am offering them again to you in celebration of our 3 Year Anniversary.

May blessings and wellness be in your home and life now and always!

Sincerely,
Harry S. Cole Jr., LMFT, CCHt, CC
Arizona Family Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc

Divorce or Not to Be

That is the question. So many couples come in for "Couples/Marriage Counseling" when what they are really seeking is "Discernment Counseling". The name is unimportant but the key is that they realize that something needs to change and the only way out is divorce or separation. The truth is, most couples endure relationship problems for 6 years before seeking help and by then thoughts and behavior patterns are harder to change.

We recognize the difficulties that comes from the "work" to maintain a healthy and mutually loving relationship. For this reason, we came up with the "Relationship Check-Up Quiz" to help even healthy couples decide if change is needed. It is far better to do the check-up when things are going well than when things are falling apart. It may be the difference whether you are seeking "Couples" or "Discernment" counseling.

How do you know and what are some of the sign? Well, one way to take our "Relationship Check-Up Quiz". Seek the answers and get the help you need to move forward. If you click on the picture above, you will find an article that may help you in your journey. You can move as smoothly through the process of change as you choose, with or without support. I hope you choose to let us help you on your journey.

Quick Fix Tips

I apologize for the title. There are no "Quick Fixes" in a relationship but if you are reading this, you probably want to change some things in your relationship. Read on and we will try to offer some understand and tips that will help.

The primary enemy of all relationships is TIME. Somewhere between career, kids, school, and family, most couples sacrifice quality time spent together as a couple. It seems justified in most cases but really what is happening is that we are sacrificing the most important things in our relationship on the altar of "Urgency". There is a balance and every good relationship starts with quality time together. In order for any relationship to successful and healthy, the balance needs to be struck to continue this quality time.

"Date Night". Sounds cliche and most couples have had them or know of them. Those that started out with insisting on having one each week have discovered that;

• It is often neglected or postponed on the altar of "Urgency".
• It becomes less important now that you are living together and see each other all the time.
• It has morphed into a quick dinner or a movie. Dinner at which the topics include the finances, work, problems with others, or the kids. Movies are great but seriously, how much connecting can be had at a movie?

Date Night should be a priority in a relationship and it should be only about having FUN. Remember the date nights when you first met? They were different and you had FUN. You did not let it get stale and you laughed and had FUN together. Conversations about problems were not the norm and discussions and laughter abounded. This is what needs to be implemented and kept alive in your relationship.

This is one small thing that you can change in your relationship on the journey to a better and healthier relationship. Don't let anything get in your way of having fun together at least once a week. (Avoid substituting FUN with other couples for your Date Night) Just the two of you having FUN is Date Night :-)

Yes, there is more to fixing a relationship and building a happier and healthier partnership together. But if you change this one thing, you might see a difference.

Click Here for 50 FUN and CHEAP Date Night Ideas.

Hypnotherapy for Wellness

 

by Grace Joubarne

 

"Hypnotherapy, which employs the natural state of hypnosis, is 100% natural, safe and drug-free. If that isn't enough to get you interested in becoming happy and well through hypnotherapy, consider that it is self-healing at its finest and it doesn't require labeling, diagnosing or drugs!"

 

"We humans are designed to experience an array of feelings throughout our day, depending on the stressor or stimuli. We were never intended to flat-line our feelings, so when we try to dismiss our feelings or manage them with drugs, alcohol or medication, we are in reality suppressing emotions that require expression and acknowledgment for good emotional and mental health."