Are you thinking about changing jobs or career paths? You are not alone. Did you know that the average person will change careers 5-7 times within their working life? And 30% of the current workforce will change jobs every 12 months? Career change is quite common...
Kelsee White
How a Soft Start-Up Can Cool Down Your Heated Argument
How did your last heated argument start? Was it emotionally charged and tinged with blame? Or perhaps your disagreement was born out of resentment and frustration. Regardless of the source of your last argument, studies have shown that how a difficult conversation...
How to Win and Lose a Perspective Battle With Your Spouse
Have you ever engaged in a perspective battle with your partner? These types of conflicts are very common among couples. When couples are in a perspective battle, they aren’t listening to understand each other, rather, they are listening only to defend their point of...
How Will You Bring Back Fun Into Your Relationship?
Many couples enter into therapy desperately wanting to reconnect with their partner. One complaint we hear often is, “We just don’t have fun together anymore!” For many relationships, fun couples activities can get put on the back-burner pretty quickly for a multitude...
How to Stop Negative Sentiment Override Before It Starts
"When negative sentiment override is activated, even neutral or positive behaviors from your partner can be perceived as negative." John Gottman, Ph.D. Jane and Mike have been married for five years. Like many couples, they have disagreements about chores, household...
The Relationship Highs and Lows of High Achievers
When you hear the term "high achiever," which types of people come to mind? Many may visualize successful entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, and athletes. You may think of these types of people as confident, charismatic, and passionate about their impact on the world....
The Benefits and Limitations of EAP Couples Counseling
Are you reviewing your long list of company-sponsored health and wellness benefits? Don't gloss over your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)! The EAP is one of the most underutilized company benefits. An EAP is a work-based program that provides solutions for personal...
6 Resources for Your Sex Life
Welcome to the second post in our series, Therapist Resource Roundup. Each quarter, we share a list of resources focused on a different theme our therapists often work through with clients. Every roundup will feature books, articles, videos, and podcasts that our...