When you get sober, it isn't always going to be something you share with everyone around you. In some cases, you may end up remaining with or meeting a new partner who still chooses to drink and has no interest in living a dry lifestyle. The disconnect between...
Four shopping trips, three awkward chats, two crowded parties, and a dinner with your rude in-laws. Unsurprisingly, the holidays can bring about increased stress and heightened expectations. In addition to our everyday lives, the holiday season can come with pressure...
"Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts." - John Gottman The holidays are nearing, which often means many of us will spend more time with family and friends. For some, it's an exciting season and a time to...
Some couples go through Discernment Counseling and choose path 2. Path 2 is when a couple decides to move from being married to separation and divorce. We offer our clients referrals to continue on that path when that happens. We've partnered with one such referral...
It can be challenging to maintain relationships and make new connections at the best of times. If you're suffering from depression, this can feel like an uphill battle! Relationships and depression are often linked. In some cases, relationships can trigger...
“Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” – Brené Brown I sit in my chair facing Marcy and Lou*, the couple I’ve been seeing for a few months. They came for counseling after Lou...
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...
Alcohol is a touchy subject at the best of times, so it’s natural to feel anxious if you think your partner is drinking too much. Perhaps you’ve noticed they recently started drinking more or realized they always spend their weekends close to a bottle of wine. Habits...