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he Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a metaphor describing the end of times in the New Testament. Relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, use this metaphor to describe communication styles that often predict the end of a relationship. Through four decades of research, working with more than 3,000 couples, the Gottmans have also created a series of antidotes to battle the four horsemen.
Read MoreMany couples become gridlocked on issues. This means they have the same perpetual fight and cannot reach a conclusion or compromise. This is how many couples find themselves on my couch… Well, I guess on my computer screen these days. Many couples are now becoming gridlocked on issues surrounding the pandemic. I find these fights carry even more tension, as what one partner does can impact the other, as well as the entire family.
Read MoreFalling in love is so much fun. It’s so much fun in fact, that you actually become addicted to it; while falling in love, your brain release chemicals, such as vasopressin, adrenaline, dopamine, and oxytocin that allow you to feel pleasure and a euphoric sense of purpose.
Read MoreWhich day is it for you? Number 14? Number 15? Do you have a boss in denial of the changing times and are just now beginning to navigate this new virtual life? Maybe you are an essential worker and are still required to leave the house in the morning, but your partner is now home… still working full time… trying to homeschool three kids and keep up with all the new messes.
Read MoreFinding yourself a bit stir crazy with all the quarantining/staying-at-home? Are you and your partner tired of working together at home and/or binge-watching things on TV? Finding yourselves with more time on your hands than usual; especially if either of you are staying home with child(ren) or due to working virtually?
Read MoreWhen starting the couples counseling process with me, you’ll probably hear me ask about dating your spouse or partner. I 100 percent believe that you should never stop dating your spouse or partner. This is even more true after having children because the time together becomes scarcer.
Read MoreI might ask, “Haven’t we already talked about this fight” after a couple repeatedly enters the same cycle of fighting during a couples therapy session with me. It’s the gentle reminder that maybe the content is different, but the way each are responding in the argument is the same.
Read MoreY’all, Where. Has. This. Year. Gone? With only 5 weeks (I repeat – 5 WEEKS) left in this year and so many different holidays QUICKLY approaching, gifting ideas seem like a highly pertinent topic to discuss. This experience can cause so much stress and anxiety for people. Did I spend enough? Is the present meaningful enough? I don’t even know where to begin, so why start at all?
Read MoreCan you think back to the last time that you or your partner said something to one another in passing? Did you or your partner respond? Even the slightest um-hm can help to build emotional connection and trust!
Read MoreAlthough there are a multitude of ways to cultivate connection and intimacy within a relationship, some a more easily thought of than others. For example, most people understand that increasing empathetic and supportive communication can have a positive effect on emotional intimacy.
Read MoreFall is around the corner which means leaves are changing, temperatures are cooling, and festive events are approaching. October can serve as an exciting opportunity to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. Through getting outside and partaking in different bonding experiences to create memories, we can enhance our connectivity with ourselves and others.
Read MoreDreams are wonderful to have; yet, people often struggle to connect with partners or even acknowledge those dreams themselves, especially if feeling over committed in over areas of life. If you’re devoted to work and your partner, committing to a dream can feel overwhelming.
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