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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Adult stepchildren | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I am recently married, July 2008, to a wonderful, loving man. This a second marriage for the both ... A: Parents who do too much for their adult children can never do enough according to some grown ... | |
| Inappropriate for a son to do? | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm 22 years old, and have been working since finishing college in December last year. My Mom, who's ... A: Your intentions sound honorable and kindhearted, but usually giving personal items of a sexual ... | |
| How to handle this? | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am 34. My partner is 54. We met at work, and have a wonderful relationship. His wife died 10 ... A: Angie, What does your boyfriend recommend? Have the two of you talked about what you can do to help ... | |
| Stepchild Blues | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I’m not sure where to begin. My husband and I have been married almost 2 years now. We have 3 year ... A: Mrs Fed Up The struggles you are experiencing are normal when working with yours mine and ours ... | |
| cheating/relationship | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: Lately over the past month my husband and I seem to be very distant. We have been married for 4 yrs ... A: TFlorence, I am sorry for your pain and loneliness. You appear to be ready to do something about it. ... | |
| My father's secretive job | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a 18 year old male in college and I have been thinking about my father and his job more then ... A: Jason, Your curiosity may be playing tricks on your mind. You may be awfulizing your father's work. ... | |
| mother is always causing trouble | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: please can you advise me, i am one of three (the youngest at 42 year old)and my mother always ... A: Cheryl You need to set some clear boundaries with your problem mother. Like tell her you will not be ... | |
| Big Changes! | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm 22, I've been living with my boyfriend and his daughter for 2 years. I moved from family, ... A: Chris, I think asking him to move is not a good idea. His financial stability is important to him ... | |
| My son and fiance | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask for advice on how to get my son and my fiance to get along. I have two children ... A: Tabitha You cant make your son like your future husband. He is in control of what he thinks and ... | |
| ex | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: jenkins, This may not be directly related to this category, but you seem like the most qualified ... A: Frank It sounds like your ex girlfriend is fairly confused and possibly immature in her ability to ... | |
| ex | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: jenkins, This may not be directly related to this category, but you seem like the most qualified ... A: Frank, The rate at which one moves in a relationship needs to be based on your feelings. If you ... | |
| Add to Relationships with daughters, Help | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I need to add that I've asked my daughters to go to counseling with me and they laugh. I did go ... A: Valerie, Time is what it will take. don't worry about their pettiness and immaturity. Take back your ... | |
| Relationship with daughters...help! | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a concern that has haunted me for years and I'm totally at a loss on how to handle it ... A: Valerie, I can tell this has been very painful for you. I am sorry; our children can sometimes be ... | |
| my boyfriend told me that when he gets married and a house his mother is coming to live with us. | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: me and my boyfriend have been together for almost 2 years we have talked about getting married when ... A: Jasmine Marriage is about negotiating, compromising and communicating any differences as well as ... | |
| Child Support problems | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: .. my brother just recently started to work cause he was behind in is child support about 2 thousand ... A: Bianca It sounds like the ex-girlfriend is immature and possibly vindictive. The child is hers to ... | |
| What to tell my kids about their grandfather | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My kids, ages 7 and 5, just asked me if I had a daddy. My father has been "on the outs" with me and ... A: Steve I wish it were a perfect world, but this wont help the situation will it. You are correct in ... | |
| How to work through finding out my 15 yr old just lost her Virginity | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: guidence...something I was having a sit down talk with my 15 yr old daughter about rules and ... A: Joyce, It is always a disappointment to find our children/teens are making choices that could have ... | |
| step daughter | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. wasn't able to answer yourMy common-law spouse (Gerry) has a ... A: Brenda, It sounds like you have your work cut out for you. The charge that has been on this issue ... | |
| step daughter | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. wasn't able to answer yourMy common-law spouse (Gerry) has a ... A: Brenda When people are emotionally involved in relationships, it becomes very difficult to see what ... | |
| What to do with my parents? | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I am currently in a relationship with someone my family strongly dislikes. About two years ago i was ... A: Do you know what their objections to him are? Doe she have serious character flaws in their mind? IS ... | |
| Mother inlaw wants to visit I don't want her here | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Can I keep my inlaws from staying in my home in Fl when my wife wants them to visit. I do not want ... A: Kevin Verbal abuse is not something anyone should have to be party to. Have you talked to your wife ... | |
| Ex-husband doesn't believe our son | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: To make a long story short- my (ex) step daughter is 19 and has been in trouble with Social Services ... A: Nikki I would protect my son from the abusive sister. If dad is not going to agree with the ... | |
| Whats wrong with my 1st cousin ( she is a little girl) | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Ok I am 19 years old and she is 10. We don't see each other that much but we kinda have a big ... A: Jason Sometimes little girls get infatuated with older men, they get attached and pay a lot of ... | |
| 25 with a curfew | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My name is KT i am a 25 yr old senior in college. While i am away at college i make my own decsions ... A: KT You sound like a very intelligent young woman who knows that 25 with a curfew is ridiculous. ... | |
| family gifts | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I have nine nieces and nephews, all under six years old, and two more on the way. I have one son who ... A: Susan Giving gifts to so many can get pricey. How about a birthday card? Would it work for you to ... | |
| wife and stepson | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: my promblem is this..i have been married for 5years,know my wife and her son for six.He is 11 years ... A: Alex Here's a little bit more on enmeshment that I found on a google search website ... | |
| my family is messed up!! | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Ok...I'll try to sum up my family problems as quickly as humanly possible. I'm 29, female, a stay ... A: Mindy I think you should write a book about your crazy family, and of course change all the names so ... | |
| mother in law from hell | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old girl, with a steady boyfriend I have had for 7 years, and yes, we live every ... A: Melissa It sounds like you have an end in sight. I would secure the place you can get in February, ... | |
| My boyfriend can't tolerate my son, help! | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a 41 yr old single mother of 2 boys: 9 & 16 yrs old. I have been dating a 44 yr old man for ... A: Marie Without knowing all the dynamics of the relationships between the people involved, it sounds ... | |
| my mother-in-law hates me | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: My Mother-in-law despises me. My husband left to go see her(3hrs away) for the weekend and the ... A: Beth Wow what a change of heart! I agree with the fact that your husband must set some boundaries ... | |
| Boyfriend helping ex-wife | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend (41) has been divorced for 4 years, he has 3 children with his ex-wife. They divorced ... A: Helping his ex-wife can be seen as trying to keep the relationship amiable or respectful so that his ... | |
Family Relations
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Nancy A Jenkins
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Expertise
As a Licensed therapist and relationship expert I have worked with hundreds of couples using proven methods to find resolution to marital and parenting challenges. Questions that deal with addictions are an area that I have had a great deal of experience. I am not a medical doctor and therefore do not counsel people on medications.
Experience
For fifteen years I have helped couples, and families work through issues of sexual abuse, communication breakdown, anger and frustration.
Organizations
True North Counseling Services
American Counseling Association
Education/Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified in Prevention and relationship Enhancement programs as well as Parenting education.
Past/Present Clients
Adults as well as adolescents
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