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...
Do you and your spouse have a vacation planned? Are you hoping to leave the trip feeling recharged and more connected to your spouse? Some couples notice that their day-to-day routines can leave them feeling drained and longing for more time together, particularly...
Do you make it a habit to show your partner love and appreciation each day? Small gestures of love can make a powerful impact on relationships. Dr. John Gottman discusses in his book “The Seven Principles in Making Marriage Work” that couples who regularly engage in...
Welcome to the third 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...
Couples often enter the therapy room saying, "we just aren't speaking the same language!" Couples who say this phrase often feel their relationship needs are not being met. Or perhaps one doesn't don't feel cared for or understood by their partner. One common reason...
Is your relationship a little stuck in the day-to-day to-dos? Do you find your conversations with your partner only focus on the to-do list? Did you pay the water bill? Can you take the dog to the groomer tomorrow? Does the car need an oil change? Connecting with your...
You packed the car to the brim with bedding, clothes, lamps, toiletries, and an industrial-sized case of Cup Noodles. You’ve walked the neighborhood and helped unpack overstuffed boxes and bags. You’ve met the roommate and given 43 hugs. Your child is now out of your...
We’re all coming out of the covid fog – we’re no longer in survival-only mode and many are easing back into planning vacations and planning for the future. Summers have often been the perfect time of year to get away from the everyday to refresh, recharge, and reset...