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Expertise
I can answer questions about issues arising in marriage: conflict, communication, listening, anger, verbal abuse, household responsibilities, infidelity, addiction/substance abuse, pornography, physical abuse, time spent together, finances, in-laws, death of a spouse or child, separation and divorce, problem-solving and much more.
Experience in the area
I have over 30 years as a counselor for couples experiencing difficulties. I have been a counselor for over 30 years in private practice and hospital settings. For deeper understanding and healing childhood experiences affecting adult life and relationships with self and others see the reader-friendly source http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Counseling-Skills-therapeutic-statements/dp/1442177993
Publications
"Effective Counseling Skills: the practical wording of therapeutic statements and processes" at http://tinyurl.com/yen574x and "Loss and Grief Counseling Skills" at http://tinyurl.com/35da8ov
Education/Credentials
MA (University of Kentucky), MSW (Kent School of Social Work)
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| jessica | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jared | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Elsa | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Daniel for your advice!! |
| John | 01/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Daniel for your fair and honest ..... |
| Andy | 01/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Daniel Keeran, MSW
2012-02-06 wife's right in making household decision:
You are right to be concerned. My suggestion is to use the following structure: 1. Have meeting in which you and you husband create a written numbered list of your issues. 2. Then each choose an
2012-02-03 difficulty dealing with husband's exes:
First of all, it is normal for you to feel jealous, so I advise that you accept your emotions. You feel jealous because you care for him and do not want to lose him. Second, I would say that boundaries
2012-01-24 is he cheating:
You are right to be suspicious. Look for more signs of cheating. I am away in Europe for several months and apologize that I will be unable to give a personal reply until June of this year. Until then
2012-01-22 husbands porn depressing me:
Have an agreement that he will not use porn. It is a desire he must manage and control. Have a talk about what kind of sex you want and need and get agreement. I am away in Europe for several months
2012-01-20 text:
Look for more signs of infidelity. You are right to be vigilant. I am away in Europe for several months and apologize that I will be unable to give a personal reply until June of this year. Until then
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