Compromising

  People say the first year of marriage is the hardest. I believe that the first year of marriage is the hardest for couples not only because two people are adjusting to a new life together but they are coming down from the high of wedding bliss and sinking their...

Conflict in Young Marriages

Conflict is part of life, how we handle it is another story. The first place we learn about conflict is in the home, ask yourself “How was conflict handled in my home growing up?” was conflict a constant in your house? Was it non-existent? Were you able to...

Building and Maintaining Your Marital Friendship

Wouldn’t it be great to marry your best friend? In a world that’s mired with divorce, affairs and couples choosing to stay together ‘for the kids’ sake’, is it possible to turn things around? Can we — starting with you and your...

CPCC is Pleased to Welcome Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner…

We are delighted to announce we have partnered with CPC to bring Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner to the Bay Area for two upcoming events. Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner are internationally recognized sex therapists, educators and authors. They work...

The Magic Five Hours

Awhile ago, my wife and I brought my son to the pediatrician for his sixth-month check up. “Your son is in the 90th percentile,” the doctor said with a smile, which made my fatherly pride swell up. Then she added, “in body weight.” I took...