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One of the most important aspects of a successful marriage is communication. It's easy to take communication for granted, but when it breaks down, it can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and even the breakdown of the marriage itself. Good communication involves listening actively, expressing oneself honestly and openly, and showing empathy and respect towards one's partner. In therapy, couples...[ read more ]

In this weeks blog post we are highlighting different types of relationships and how to maintain them, and the benefits of doing so! Below is an article from psychology today that specifically talks abut hw to create and maintain healthy relationships. This is a very important topic because out social support systems (i.e. our relationships) play a major part in...[ read more ]

In this weeks blog post we are highlighting different types of relationships and hw to maintain them, and the benefits of doing so! Below is an article from psychology today. In this article Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W., talks about the most common relationship problems, and gives advice on moving forward. Being aware of things such as " most common problems" can...[ read more ]

Every single person has been in some type of relationship, whether that is a friendships, a platonic relationship, a romantic relationship, or even a "situationship".  Creating and building relationships is very important to people, humans in general are very social creatures, and even if you are more introverted or enjoy spending time alone at one time or another you feel...[ read more ]

This week I would like to shed light on a worldwide phenomenon known as Burnout. Many of us may have experienced it and may not even have realized what we were going through has a name. Help Guide defines Burnout as  “...a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel...[ read more ]

Every minute  20 people in the US become a victim of domestic abuse (ncadv.org). Now imagine how these numbers must have increased due to millions of people all over the world being affected by today’s pandemic. New York City saw a 10% increase in domestic abuse cases, Jefferson, Alabama had an approximate increase of 25.5%, and Oregon and Texas both...[ read more ]

Many men and women feel scared to start couples counseling. The root of this fear is often in the assumption that “I will be blamed for all the problems in our relationships”. Or, even worse, my partner and therapist together will unite against me. Fears like this keep couples from taking actions. John Gottman's research found that in the United...[ read more ]

  What is the secret of a successful relationship? How can you maintain a long-term relationship and feel heard and fulfilled? If you are asking yourself these questions, it is probably because your relationship is that important to you. Do you feel like sometimes you are caught in some sort of a cycle, where you are struggling to be heard...[ read more ]