How to Work Out Arguments With a Loved One/Expert Profile

Jan Harrell, PhD

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/28/2012
Expertise

I believe I can address any questions and concerns a person might have.

Experience in the area

I have been a clinical psychologist for 32 years. I co-authored a book on relationships, Love Again ~ Creating Relationships Without Blame, with my husband of 40 years, who is also a psychologist. I have taught at UCLA and at Southern Oregon University.

Publications

First For Women Make You Happen! www.deepermeditation.net

Education/Credentials

I have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California.

Past/Present Clients

Private practice clients

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UserDateKCPComments
Michaela01/10/121010 
jasmine08/02/11101010thank you for your advice.
TJ04/30/11 
kritika04/03/111010 
Rickson03/19/11101010Thank u!! Ur answers are amazing

Recent Answers from Jan Harrell, PhD

2011-12-30 Fighting:

Hi, Michaela,    I think the best thing to do is to pick a time when you aren't fighting and tell him you'd like to figure out what happens in each of you that makes you both get upset.  Talk about what

2011-08-02 Trust issues destroying my relationship:

M, EVERYONE needs to learn how to communicate in their relationship and how to talk about the confusing feelings that come up.  Talk about the trust issues and the fighting - not as a problem, but as a

2011-04-02 misunderstandings and fights with my boyfrnd:

Hi, Kritika,    It is IMPOSSIBLE to be in a relationship, even a good one, and not have confusing feelings come up.  We feel so lucky to find someone to love, but love is never enough.    None of us feel

2011-03-31 8 month relationship problem:

Dear Aubree,    Anyone who has had a baby in them is going to have powerful feelings come up.  Without judging your decision at all, what if you were to seek counseling to help you through the feelings?

2011-03-20 Relationship:

Dear Rickson,    All you can do is talk with her and try to  find a way to handle this difficult situation with the parents.  Perhaps she will have the courage to try to do this, but perhaps not.  But

 

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