Earlier this week, my husband and I were chatting about ways to have a date night in the midst of the challenges associated with shelter-in-place. “We could have the kids go upstairs, and I could grill steaks and baked potatoes,” my husband suggested. As he said this, I looked over to see my son’s eyes […]
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Now What? Marriage In the Midst of COVID-19
Thanks to the coronavirus, you and your spouse are now experiencing a new threat, a new challenge. As of this week, most major Texas cities are now sheltering in place. These mandates have led to drastic changes in our daily lives. Whether you or your spouse are essential workers or newly-appointed WFH (work-from-home) professionals, you […]
THRIVE Episode 11: Struggling Well With Anxiety
Welcome to Episode 11 Hi, I’m Melissa Clark. I’m a professional counselor in the Dallas area with a passion for helping you overcome challenges, process painful emotions, and understand your God-given identity. I am so glad that you are here! This is a series format. This means each month you will hear about different mental […]
Surviving the QuaranTEEN
I was recently talking with my friend, Alli, about her own quaranteen predicament. She and her husband were in the middle of a well-deserved Sunday nap when their eighteen-year-old barged in. Her son asked if he could make a run for the border, the Taco Bell sort. In a groggy haze, (you know, when you […]
Reinvigorate Your Marriage with Mindfulness
Mindfulness is being present and fully aware of what you are experiencing in the moment. You may be wondering how this fits in with ways to grow your marriage. I want you to think about some of the frustrations you’ve experienced in the past couple of days. Were you angry about what happened at that […]