A blended family—also called a stepfamily—is formed when individuals who have children from previous relationships come together to create a new household. While blending families can be a joyous occasion, it also introduces new challenges around parenting roles, discipline, and family dynamics. At Moving Forward…
Marriage is a journey full of highs and lows, but how do you know when the challenges you’re seeing require professional support? At Moving Forward Therapy and Beyond in Killeen, Texas, our Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) specialists help couples at every stage, whether you’re…
Strong relationships begin with understanding, and one of the most effective tools for creating deeper emotional connections is love languages. This concept, developed by Dr. Gary Chapman, identifies five primary ways of giving and receiving love: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality…
Grief is a natural response to loss, but while some people work through grief with the support of friends and family, others struggle with complicated grief—a prolonged and intense period of mourning that interferes with everyday life. When that pain becomes overwhelming, something must be…
Childhood experiences shape who we are and how we see the world, for better or for worse. When those early years involve trauma, such as neglect, abuse, or household instability, the emotional wounds can follow us into adulthood and affect how we connect with others.…
Understanding how you connect with others is key to building healthier relationships. But where do you start? One of the tools used in relationship counseling is attachment styles—patterns of emotional connection you develop early in life that influence how you bond with partners, friends, and…