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When is it Time for Couples Counseling?

Couples grow over time, changing their relationship dynamics. This can create tension within a connection that once served as a sanctuary. When these relationship dynamics change, it’s important to come together as a couple to reconnect and commit to adapting to the change that’s occurring. However, sometimes coming together is difficult, and we get lost… Continue reading When is it Time for Couples Counseling?

Why Is Conflict So Destabilizing?

Curious about about why conflict feels so destabilizing? This post explains why we enter fight-or-flight mode and what we can do about it.

What to Expect From Couples Therapy [Video]

Are you curious about what to expect from couples therapy? This blog demystifies the process of beginning relationship work.

Exploring Different Therapeutic Treatment Modalities [Video]

Do you want to learn more about various therapy types? Watch this recording to hear from expert clinicians!

How to Fix a Relationship

Being in a relationship can feel amazing. However, all relationships will experience some form of discomfort and conflict. Sometimes conflict can be resolved easily while, in other instances, conflict can damage the relationship. When relationships are damaged, you may forget why you ever fell in love with your partner. If this happens, resentment may start… Continue reading How to Fix a Relationship

What is the Difference Between Couples Therapy and Mediation? [Video]

Do you want to learn more about couples therapy and mediation? Watch this recording to hear from couples therapists and mediators!

What is Bystander Intervention?

What is bystander intervention? Read this blog post for tips of how you can help if you see someone being targeted in public.

How to Talk About Racism With People Who Don’t Think It’s a Problem

It is no surprise that talking about racism can be uncomfortable. When diving into a topic that holds centuries of painful history, emotions are bound to arise. As a white person, I know firsthand how easy it is to ignore racism. I have the ability to overlook the painful and maddening experiences that people of… Continue reading How to Talk About Racism With People Who Don’t Think It’s a Problem

Do’s and Don’ts of Negotiating Boundaries in an Open Relationship

If you are drawn to open relationships, you may feel overwhelmed at first. Unlike monogamy, open relationships have no default set of norms or expectations. Building relationship structure from scratch can offer a rare opportunity to reflect on one’s own needs and desires. Sometimes we are tempted to make demands of our partners out of… Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Negotiating Boundaries in an Open Relationship

5 Strategies for Conflict Resolution

Is conflict a bad thing? Not always. Sometimes conflict can be approached as an opportunity to address an issue that has been a problem for a while, or as an opportunity to discuss something that has suddenly become a problem. When we look at conflict in its purest form, we can see that it simply… Continue reading 5 Strategies for Conflict Resolution

3 Ways Acceptance and Forgiveness Can Intertwine

Some people can be very hurtful with their words and actions. Mental, emotional and physical abuse is painful. Betrayal and infidelity can leave us feeling damaged and broken. Refusing to process these feelings, thoughts, and emotions trap us in a state of emotional suffering. So, how do we get past this? Do we simply get… Continue reading 3 Ways Acceptance and Forgiveness Can Intertwine

The Value of Relationship Conflict

Couples often come to therapy feeling distressed about how they fight. Conflict with a partner can feel like a threat to the relationship. Couples sometimes fear that conflict is a sign of a relationship in decline. They may feel stuck and afraid that addressing the conflict will ignite an insurmountable crisis. In fact, conflict is… Continue reading The Value of Relationship Conflict

What is Microaggression? And How to Avoid It!

I would like to start out with a story; one particularly warm spring day I was walking into a luxury high-rise building, where my therapist’s office was located. I was coming from work so I was dressed in business casual attire.  I went up to the front desk and informed the employee working at the time,… Continue reading What is Microaggression? And How to Avoid It!

Upset with Your Therapist? Yes, You Should Tell Them!

Even if you love your therapist, they are human after all. Chances are you’ve had the experience of expressing something to your therapist and finding that their response feels a little off. Their response might have rubbed you the wrong way and even offended you. It could feel intimidating or scary to tell your therapist… Continue reading Upset with Your Therapist? Yes, You Should Tell Them!

3 Skills for Validating Your Partner’s Feelings

In any relationship, communication is essential, especially to get your needs met and let your partner know how you feel. When it’s working well, both partners can feel loving, connected, and secure. But when you encounter defensiveness or misunderstanding, it’s easy to feel unsupported or to worry that the relationship isn’t working. To reconnect with… Continue reading 3 Skills for Validating Your Partner’s Feelings