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You may have heard of PAIRS workshops for improving the intimacy in your marriage, but what issues can it address in your marriage, and is it the right environment for you and your spouse? Dr. Susan Orenstein joins us to talk about the PAIRS workshops that have become increasingly popular for both happily and unhappily married couples, and explore what makes PAIRS different from traditional therapy, and why it is such a great option for individuals and couples who are uncomfortable with marriage counseling.

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Has weight become a “big” issue in your marriage? Is it leading to intimacy problems, control issues, and health concerns that you don’t know how to address? It’s easy for a marriage to run into trouble when one spouse puts on a significant amount of weight but can be difficult to address in a compassionate and constructive way. Dr. Susan Orenstein joins us to discuss what factors can contribute to weight gain in a marriage, the relationship between eating and emotions, and how to approach such a touchy subject without causing conflict.

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Is your living space having a negative impact on your relationship? Many couples would not think that the home environment itself can have an effect on marital bliss, but Jenna Boyd and Susan Orenstein, Ph.D. join discusses how clutter, color, and emotional distractions can create stress and tension that robs your marriage of intimacy.

Jenna is a certified practitioner of Feng Shui, a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and contributor to PINK Magazine.

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The direct link to the MP3 is: http://media.libsyn.com/media/rosen/SHM-47-02022009.mp3

Sometimes, a couple can’t wait to get the kids out of the house, but in other circumstances, when the children leave, feelings of loneliness can be amplified and there aren’t other family members around to serve as a distraction from other issues that are affecting a marriage. Susan Orenstein, Ph.D. to discusses the positive and negative aspects of children leaving the home.

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The direct link to the MP3 is: http://media.libsyn.com/media/rosen/SHM-48-02092009.mp3

Dr. Susan Orenstein discusses the importance of the father’s role in a successful marriage and happy family, which has changed from being the distant, work-oriented bread winner to being a nurturing caregiver with greater participation in his children’s activities and lives. Dr. Orenstein debunks many myths about marriage and fatherhood which have been perpetuated, if not created entirely, by what we see in Hollywood films or what we learn from our parents. Fathers are not the disinterested figures with low-expectations for their wives and children that they can be made out to be; rather, most fathers value the special bonds in their relationships with their families and often do not voice their greater expectations.

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The direct link to the mp3 is: http://media.libsyn.com/media/rosen/SHM-20-06062008.mp3

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. Love is on the line. Don’t blow it! Listen to this podcast. In 20 minutes you will learn what you need to know to make this the best Valentine’s Day ever.

10 successful marriage counselors share their top tips for how to stay happily married on Valentine’s Day. Don’t leave anything to chance – listen to this podcast – twice.

The experts include:

• Sandra Dopf, Certified Master Level Life Coach
• Jennifer Coleman, Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in family and relationship issues
• Dr. Patricia Hogan, Clinical Psychologist
• Dr. Kathleen Connolly, Licensed Counselor
• Dr. Robert Abramowitz, Licensed Psychologist
• Donna Moore, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Barbara Keyworth, Marital Therapist
• Dr. Susan Orenstein, Licensed Psychologist specializing in relationship issues
• Dr. Michael Hall, Specialist in couples counseling
• Amanda Hardenbrook, Licensed Professional Counselor

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The direct link to the mp3 is:  http://media.libsyn.com/media/rosen/SHM-2-021408-Valentine.mp3