We’ve all heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words.” The common idiom is often associated with apologies, behaviors, and intentions, but perhaps its most crucial implication surrounds communication. Specifically, nonverbal communication. If you’ve found...
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4 Compassionate Ways to Support Your Partner Through IVF
The journey through in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF, can feel like an emotional roller coaster, filled with hopes, anxieties, and uncertainties at every turn. For many couples, IVF becomes the means to achieve their dream of starting a family, bringing...
How to Overcome Stonewalling and Strengthen Your Relationship
Have you ever felt yourself shutting down during an argument with your partner? Maybe you feel drained by their words, and you just want it to stop. Or perhaps you’ve felt your partner shutting down during an argument—and you feel angry, ignored, and unheard. What may...
Do You Need Couples Therapy? Take This 5-Minute Quiz
Are you and your partner contemplating couples therapy but unsure if it's the right choice for you? Do you feel like your marriage could be even better than it currently is? Every relationship is unique and there are different reasons for seeking couples therapy....
The Do’s and Dont’s for Addressing a Career or Job Change With Your Partner
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...
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...
Can ChatGPT Help My Relationship?
When ChatGPT ("Chatbot Generative Pre-trained Transformer"), the groundbreaking language model from Artificial Intelligence (AI), became available to the public in November 2022, social media was dazzled by its stunning capabilities. Within days, it attracted more...
What is the Gottman Method?
Seeking out couples therapy can be overwhelming. You’re likely sifting through a matrix of options, therapy types, and practice locations. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, improve communication, or rebuild trust, it’s important to seek therapy that is grounded in...