In this video I outline some of the basic tenets of active listening including shutting out distractions, giving your partner space to speak, repeating what you heard them say back to them, and more. Active listening can help build the foundations of a healthy communication dynamic in your marriage, friendship, or work relationships.
Read MoreMarriage is a wonderful part of life for most people, however what we don’t often hear about in the media or on facebook feeds is how common marital conflict is. Many people experience conflict in their marriages or long term relationships that sometimes doesn’t show up until years or even decades into a relationship. When you are in a relationship with someone for a long time, you and your partner will inevitably change and grow, and your relationship will have to change and grow with you.
Read MorePremarital therapy offers a valuable opportunity for you and your future spouse to prepare yourselves and your relationship for the life you are embarking on together. With divorce being a common outcome for many marriages, premarital therapy can help you avoid specific pitfalls that often lead to bitterness, discord, and ultimately, divorce. By addressing potential conflicts early on and exploring various aspects of your relationship that can commonly cause existential conflicts, premarital therapy equips you to navigate challenges collaboratively and build resilience together.
Read MoreIf you are struggling to resolve disagreements in your relationship then you might be wondering how to come to more connection and communication with your partner. If you look past the surface issue to take a look at what is really going on, you stand a better chance to resolve disagreement and come to resolution.
Read MoreLearn to use “I statements” to improve your communication and increase intimacy with your partner. I statements are an extremely important part of a connective relationship and healthy communication habits.
Read MoreA lot of people struggle with their communication, in their relationships in their lives, and one big portion of communication, half of it, is being able to listen effectively to others. I think, frankly, that the world would be a better place if we could all be able to listen to each other a little better. I want to talk about why you should want become a better listener, and some ways you might try to do this in your life.
Read MoreIf you are searching for a therapist to try to improve your life, sometimes it can be hard to tell what form of therapy is right for you. In this blog I will outline the basics of what to expect in couples therapy vs individual therapy and some important considerations to keep in mind when making this decision.
Read MoreEmotionally focused therapy (EFT) seeks to help individuals and couples understand their needs in relationships, and provides a framework to help those needs get met. EFT seeks to expand awareness of these relational wounds and find new ways for individuals and couples to tend to these wounded and triggered parts in relationships.
Read MoreWhat attachment theory shows us is how each of us has a different way of engaging in relationships, and that this attachment style is based on how our relationship with our primary caregivers went. Understanding your attachment style will help you navigate relationships effectively and can help you understand why you act a particular way in close relationships.
Read MoreLearning how to navigate arguments in a healthy way that fosters connection will help your relationship get through difficult spots and keep you and your partner on track.
Read MoreIf you are in a relationship and you don’t feel loved, or you don’t know how to show love to your partner, it’s possible that you two are just speaking different love languages. Understanding your love language and your partner’s can help you two effectively relate to each other in a way that fosters connection and intimacy.
Here are some common stages that partners go through following an affair or infidelity, and how they can be navigated with grace to help the relationship continue to flourish and grow.
Many people struggle to navigate arguments and stop them when they arise. If you are finding yourself stuck in continuous arguments with your partner, try these four strategies to see if you can interrupt the argument cycle you are stuck in.
Read MoreIf you’re trying to work on your communication in your relationship, and you’re struggling to speak clearly and compassionately to your partner, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) offers a framework that could help.
Read MoreFor many people, intimate relationships are the sources of the highest highs in our lives as well as the lowest lows. The intensity of joy and sorrow that relationships bring causes unexpected and sometimes confusing things to happen as you delve deeper into intimate connection with another person.
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