Seeking a Skilled Marriage Therapist and How to Make an Informed DecisionMarriage and Couples Therapy is an important and necessary service provided by many counselors. Treatment helps couples manage difficult life Read More
Inspiration Vs. Manipulation – Knowing the Difference will Enhance Relationship Success"There are only two ways to influence human behavior: You can manipulate it, or you can inspire it.” A friend Read More
Turn Criticisms into WishesDr. Gottman identified what he refers to as “The Four Horsemen” that lead to divorce and relationship demise. Criticism is Read More
What to Expect from Marriage Therapy: Difficulties RevealedCouple’s often come to therapy in crisis, not necessarily for a tune-up. According to Dr. John Gottman, renowned relationship expert, Read More
Building Trust after BetrayalBetrayals are difficult for couples to work through. However, when couples can commit to reprocessing betrayal, it can make the Read More
Small Things Lead to Big Change – 10 Simple Tools for Building Intimacy “Never get tired of doing little things for your partner. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their Read More
The Key to Fulfilling Sex“Take the risk not to protect yourself. You can’t simultaneously protect yourself and be emotionally intimate. Let your heart be Read More
Working With vs. Working Against your Partner: Why Compromise is so DifficultWhy is compromise so difficult for some couples compared to others? As a Marriage Therapist, I encounter two very different Read More
The Building Blocks of TrustTrust is a common issue brought up in the therapy session between couples. This is a loaded word, because often Read More
The Emotional Bank Account: Keeping your Emotional Fuel Tank FullMy in-laws have a lake house that our family visits and our kids are fortunate to enjoy. They especially love Read More
Winning in your Relationship: The Importance of Accepting InfluenceHow many times have you and your partner had different opinions or perspectives on an issue? How often do these Read More
The Gottman Method: Enhancing the Workplace EnvironmentThe Gottman Method for couples therapy contributes to more than just a couple’s success. This method for treating couples can Read More