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Here you'll find posts on topics such as communication, healthy relationships, stress and much more.
All About the Gottman Method for Couples Counseling
If you’ve been looking around for a couple’s therapist, you might have stumbled upon something called the Gottman Method for couples counseling. If you’re wondering what it’s all about, you’ve landed in the right place. There are many methods counselors use in...
Ambiguous Loss
I was first introduced to the term “ambiguous loss” in my Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program. When I learned about this theory, things started to click in my mind, and it has become an integral part of my work around grief and loss. When many of us think...
What is Brainspotting?
An Introduction To Brainspotting Brainspotting is a rapid, effective therapy that works with trauma as well as a wide range of other issues. It is one of a few types of newer therapies focusing on the brain-body connection, including Somatic Experiencing and EMDR (Eye...
When All is Not Merry and Bright
The holiday season begs us to be filled with cheer, joy, and merriness. Houses have been decorated with lights and wreaths, there are parties, school plays, gifts to buy, and Christmas music playing in every store. There is no escaping the fact that the holidays are...
The Holidays are Here! How to Handle the Stress of Family, Planning, and More
A few years back, my family started a yearly GoogleDoc to share our Christmas wish lists. We each add some items we’d like, and family members then send texts and emails claiming what they intend to purchase. I come from a family that likes to plan and get a head...
Marriage Counseling Tips: How to Bring Your A-Game and Make It Count
The divorce rate has been on a slow decline for the past few years. While that may sound like good news, 39% of marriages still end in divorce. If you think your marriage is quickly heading towards a separation, you may not know how to fix it or if fixing it is even...
The Benefits of Therapy: Why Is Therapy Important?
In today's world, it's not uncommon for people to visit a therapist at some point. In fact, it's advisable to schedule an appointment at least once. In particular, be willing to do so when times get tough for you. After all, you deserve to make the most of your life...
Do We Need Marriage Counseling? Top Signs Your Relationship Needs a Couples Counselor
The U.S. divorce rate has gone down in recent years. But that certainly doesn't mean that every married couple out there is happy right now. One study suggested that about 60% of people are in unhappy relationships. Another revealed that about 40% of people have...
Prepare and Enrich Premarital Counseling: A Detailed Look
Are you researching premarital counseling? Have you seen Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling mentioned and wonder what that’s..
Family of Origin – Choosing Love That Lasts
Do you ever wonder where you got the idea that the husband is supposed to take out the trash, or that the wife is supposed to clean the bathroom? Though gender roles and stereotypes are furthered by many societal aspects and the media, the number one factor for our...
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