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....
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Your Quick-Start Guide to Apology Languages
Why is it so hard to apologize? Saying "I'm sorry" seems like a simple anecdote to a problem, so why can it sometimes be the hardest thing to do? Apologizing is the repair needed to build a bridge back to others. Understanding how to apologize within a relationship...
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...
Your Comprehensive Guide to a Marriage Retreat
Have you and your partner thought about a marriage retreat? Perhaps you both decided it’s time to finally focus on each other. You may be ready to work through a long-standing challenge that has impacted your relationship. Maybe you long for the passion and the fun...
Your Free 5-Question Year in Review Worksheet
With the year's close only a few weeks away, many are already thinking about next year's resolutions. You may want to repair a relationship or improve your communication skills, advocate for yourself or seek professional therapy. But before you put pen to paper for...
The Costs (and Benefits) of Couples Therapy
You and your partner have determined that couples therapy is right for you. There can be much to sift through before your first couples therapy appointment — individual or group sessions, workshops or intensives, insurance or out-of-pocket. If you're curious about...
The Obstacles to Forgiveness (and how to move around them)
If you've been hurt by your partner's infidelity, lying, or other type of relationship distress, forgiveness may feel like an insurmountable mountain. While Alexander Pope said, "To err is human; to forgive, divine," it's important to note that forgiveness is a...
What Is a Stress-Reducing Conversation?
Do you know that it’s Stress Awareness Month? Right, as if we need a reminder about how stressed out we are! I can attest that 2020 and, even 2021, have done a more than adequate job reminding me of this already. With the mounting stress that has accumulated over this...