In this blog, I will discuss two of the most common communication issues that couples struggle with. Most importantly, I’ll share ways to approach these problems if you notice them in your relationship. Start Gently When Discussing Difficult Issues in Your Relationship First, there is the issue that preeminent couples researcher and therapist, John Gottman,…
What can Couples or Marriage Therapy do for your relationship? It’s more than fixing what is broken. Most couples seek therapy when they have problems they have been trying to handle independently. Although, having a specific “problem” in your relationship is certainly not required to come in! Any couple can benefit from couples therapy. A…
As a therapist, I often have a front-row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles. The fact is “fixing” a relationship takes work. It takes two people wanting it to work and then putting in the effort. I have seen couples go from nearly ending it to being back in love and…
When a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Panic and anxiety attacks can leave the anxiety sufferer feeling any number of symptoms, and you may feel helpless and unable to support them. Here are some tips to help you manage a loved one’s…
Going through a divorce can bring the worst out of a couple that once promised each other forever. Your world might feel like it’s falling apart, and trying to co-parent when you’re struggling to simply keep going can be overwhelming. Learning to co-parent won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. Use the five strategies below…
3. Lend a Listening Ear Think about yourself. If someone isn’t a good listener, how likely are you to confide in them? Probably not very likely. Your teen needs to feel like you’ll listen to their questions or concerns respectfully and give them your undivided attention if you want them to come to…
It’s no secret that the relationship between a teen and their parents is complicated during the high school and college years. In addition to raging hormones and wanting to test the boundaries, teens often stop communicating with their parents, because it’s not “cool” to talk to them about most things, or in general. If you’re…
It’s hard to find time and energy to make an intake appointment and start regularly attending therapy appointments. That doesn’t even take into account that it can be hard to justify As a busy mom of two who is also running a business, trust me when I say I hear you and can relate!…
Do you have external pressure from family and friends? Tired of explaining why you’re single? Are you feeling sad that you haven’t found someone? Are you feeling pressured to be in a relationship? These are common thoughts and emotions that can be evoked with the holidays here. At a time where…