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Infidelity Now and Then
<p>In the wake of the Ashley Madison leak, I got a lot of questions from friends and colleagues about the extent of the infidelity problem in America (at least, for those who consider it a […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Sep 24, 20153 min read


#1 Marriage and Family Counselor in Baltimore!
<p>Hooray! We’re listed as the #1 marriage and family counselor in Baltimore on Thumbtack.com! https://www.thumbtack.com/md/baltimore/marriage-and-family-counselors/ Contact us today for help with all kinds of relationship issues, including: dating marriage infidelity/cheating breakups trust communication conflict resolution […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Sep 1, 20151 min read


The Deal with Insurance and Marriage Counseling
<p>At the Baltimore Therapy Center we frequently get calls that begin like this: “Hi, I’m looking for marriage counseling. Do you take Blue Cross Blue Shield?” While the short answer is yes, there’s unfortunately a […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Aug 22, 20153 min read


Boundaries: Inside and Out
<p>Check out our latest article on the Maryland Addiction Recovery Center‘s guest blog! http://www.marylandaddictionrecovery.com/boundaries-inside-and-out</p>

Raffi Bilek
Aug 6, 20151 min read


What to Expect in Couples Counseling
<p>Many clients call up for the first time wanting to know what couples counseling will be like. No doubt there is a nervousness there about starting a process that you don’t know much about. In […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jul 31, 20154 min read
Communication
<p>This is a great relationship buzzword that gets thrown around a lot. What does it do for us? Check out this short video to see why we think helping couples develop their communication skills is […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jul 24, 20151 min read


The Only Thing I Can Give to My Daughter That Matters
<p>I recently posted an article on Kveller.com, a site I enjoy sharing my personal experiences on. Check out my fun and educational story of the day I spent one-on-one with my four year old! http://www.kveller.com/the-only-thing-i-can-give-to-my-daughter-that-matters/ […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jul 14, 20151 min read


Assertiveness in Relationships
<p>Everyone has things they want and need out of the relationships they are in. Most people recognize that aggressive behavior is not a good way to get those things while maintaining the relationship at the […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jul 1, 20153 min read


New book!
<p>For those interested in the topic of domestic violence, a book has recently come out in which I contributed a chapter. The book’s intent is to help mental health/social service practitioners become culturally competent in […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jun 23, 20151 min read
Sexual Abuse Prevention: Words for Private Parts
<p>There is a difference of opinions out there as to whether it is important to use the proper names for private parts when teaching children about their bodies and discussing sexual abuse issues (i.e., not […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jun 8, 20153 min read


My New Favorite Parenting Expert!
<p>I recently chanced across an article by Andrea Nair and was so appreciative of it that I looked her up and ended up finding dozens more really helpful articles. I agree with almost everything she […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jun 1, 20151 min read


Modern Communication Tools for Parents
<p>This morning while dropping my kids off at school I spotted a mom driving her minivan into the carpool line while talking on a handheld cellphone. I don’t know what the laws are in other […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
May 28, 20152 min read


Why Couples Remember Differently
<p>Do you ever argue with your significant other about who said what and when in which place? Yes, of course you do. We all do. People are imperfect and our memories are imperfect. They are […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
May 11, 20153 min read
Parenting Issue: Children & iPads
<p>I’m on TV! WBAL-TV interviewed me for my take on toddlers using iPads (See the accompanying article at http://www.wbaltv.com/news/limiting-childs-screentime-difficult-battle-for-parents/32819168). Unfortunately, I think they did a so-so job representing my opinions, so let me clarify a […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
May 6, 20153 min read


Free-Range Parenting
<p>A local Maryland couple in the news has once again raised discussion and debate about the free-range parenting movement. Read more about it, including my opinions as quoted therein, at http://jewishtimes.com/36553/free-range. Learn more about our […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
May 4, 20151 min read
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