Michigan Mental Health Providers at the Birmingham Maple Clinic Report on Tips for Maintaining Healthy Relationships this Valentine's Day

Michigan mental health providers at the Birmingham Maple Clinic recently published a blog post discussing tips for happy relationships in time for Valentine's Day.

Troy, MI (PRWEB) February 12, 2013

Michigan mental health providers at the Birmingham Maple Clinic recently published a blog post discussing tips for happy relationships in honor of Valentine's Day. As noted in the post, which discusses a recent Cornell project conducted by Gerontologist and author of 30 Lessons for Living, Karl Pillemer, there are some common tips offered up by those who have been married or partnered for 40, 50, 60 or more years. In 1000 interviews conducted by the Cornell team, some of the common relationship tips from married or partnered couples included never going to bed angry and always keeping open lines of communication.

Lori Edelson, therapist at the mental health clinic in Troy, which provides family and relationship counseling at it's state of the art facility said, “This Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to assess relationships and see if there are ways that we could make them stronger. Relationship counseling is a great way to do this in a non-threatening, safe environment. Counseling can be incredibly beneficial for couples, even for those who are currently very happy, as it provides a different point of view and teaches you the tools you need to develop a healthy, long-lasting relationship. “

The Birmingham Maple Clinic offers relationship counseling from highly experienced relationship experts that help couples and families work together to improve communications, express emotions appropriately and recognize the options and choices that will lead to better relationships and happier, fuller life.

Birmingham Maple Clinic has been specializing in mental health services in Michigan since 1972, providing services for individuals, couples, families, groups and the community. The clinic provides treatment for a variety of psychological conditions, including child and adult ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, chronic illness, depression, grief and loss, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder and marriage, family and relationship counseling. For more information, please visit birminghammaple.com.

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