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SaraKay Smullens (BCD,MSW)

Author, Counselor/Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, Speaker/Presenter

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Articles

Why Men Like John Edwards Make Bad Husbands [EXPERT]

There are lessons in public lives that, as unsettling as they are, can help us all to understand what is going on in our own lives. Such is the life and marital horror experienced by Elizabeth Edwards, whose husband, John, is now facing the possibility of jail, charged with using campaign contributions to keep ...

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A Road Map For Holiday Survival With Blended Families [EXPERT]

A Road Map for Holiday Times With Blended Families Hello out there all you blended family parents and steps, and those going through a divorce. No fun, especially during spring holiday season, when all of so many friends are telling you the fun they are having with their sweet and happy and conflict free ...

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Why You Should Try Marriage Education [EXPERT]

It comes as to no surprise to me that a recent major study confirms that education of couples about marital relationships and family life improves the chances of a happy and fulfilling marriage. /node/96594 After grad school, I was the director of family life ...

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7 Ways To Survive The Spring Holiday Season [EXPERT]

All holidays and times of family gatherings are supposed to be rich with joy and laughter and fulfillment. You know, like the holiday photos sent by many at the end of each year. The very fortunate have moments, hours or days of these experiences during holidays. Yet, even the happiest of times are filled with ...

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Study Says Living Alone Can Cause Depression [EXPERT]

Wise parents understand the importance of giving their children both roots and wings. Children must learn to stand on their own two feet, to trust their own judgment, to pick up the pieces when they make mistakes and to chart the life course that makes sense to them. However, experience in my own life and ...

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  • This is the saddest and most complicated of problems, and I want you to know how very sad I am that you are going through this. You would be wise to think of what has happened to your family as severe dysfunction and find a therapist you can talk with and trust to help you through this turbulence. As you well know, your sister has some very difficult emotional problems, and right now is just now seeing clearly at all. She is using slivers of perceptions (hers) to justify behavior that she must feel very guilty about. However, her behavior shows that she desperately needed love and connection, as do you, and that both of you found someone untrustworthy to seek it from. I urge you to get help and to keep strong and centered for your little ones and your own well being, and I wish you each so well. SaraKay Smullens SEE MORE

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  • I see this as very wise thinking. The following comment also shows compassion for both you and your partner. I wish you both so well! Please talk to each other. SaraKay SEE MORE

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  • I would be interested in knowing what first attracted you to the woman you have shared with for four years and why you began living together at that time. She most likely interests similar to yours then, and the same physical appeal as she does now. Plus she seems like a very patient and kind woman. There are times when an intimacy problems masks itself as "I wish she or he were different" --- when that is not the true problem at all. I would suggest finding a therapist to talk with about this. Before leaving a truly quality person, it is wise to do some honest introspection. SEE MORE

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  • It is really important for you to have a full medical check up. If there is no reason for this physically, it would be very wise for you to talk to a therapist about why you think this is happening. Please do not despair. I have seen again and again that the "talking cure" --- some really sound conversation in a therapist's office can be so helpful. I wish you so well and know that this can be solved. Make that first step --- a doctor's appointment. SEE MORE

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  • It really would be a very good idea to see a counselor or therapist for a few sessions if things do not iron themselves out with time. Very good suggestion, BookMama! To be continued, SaraKay SEE MORE

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SaraKay Smullens

Quick Stats

Credentials:

BCD, MSW

Time in Practice:

25 years +

I practice in:

My state/province only

I offer my services:

At my office

Willing To Meet in Public Locations like Starbucks (please inquire)

Other, please inquire

I am fluent in:

English

Articles by SaraKay Smullens
Press To Exit

Why Men Like John Edwards Make Bad Husbands [EXPERT]

The private pain of public figures can help us to examine our own lives, and know what is possible

Couple Fighting

A Road Map For Holiday Survival With Blended Families [EXPERT]

There are approaches to holiday time with blended families that can avoid unnecessary tension

Why You Should Try Marriage Education [EXPERT]

Why You Should Try Marriage Education [EXPERT]

Find out how taking a class on marriage can improve your chances of maintaining a happy one!

7 Ways To Survive The Spring Holiday Season [EXPERT]

7 Ways To Survive The Spring Holiday Season [EXPERT]

Survive Easter & Passover with these 7 helpful tips!

Study Says Living Alone Can Cause Depression [EXPERT]

Study Says Living Alone Can Cause Depression [EXPERT]

Why living alone might not be such a great idea after all.

SaraKay Smullens

All Specialties

Anxiety Issues, Communication Problems, Couples/Marital Issues, Dating/Being Single Support, Depression, Divorce/Divorce Prevention, Domestic Abuse, Employment Stress/Growth, Empowering Women, Family Therapy, Grief/Loss, Infidelity, Life Management, Matchmaking, Parenting, Sex Therapy, Stepfamilies, Stress Management, Other, Life Transitions

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