Seeking a Skilled Marriage Therapist and How to Make an Informed Decision

Marriage and Couples Therapy is an important and necessary service provided by many counselors. Treatment helps couples manage difficult life

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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

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Turn Criticisms into Wishes

Dr. Gottman identified what he refers to as “The Four Horsemen” that lead to divorce and relationship demise. Criticism is

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What to Expect from Marriage Therapy: Difficulties Revealed

Couple’s often come to therapy in crisis, not necessarily for a tune-up.  According to Dr. John Gottman, renowned relationship expert,

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Building Trust after Betrayal

Betrayals are difficult for couples to work through. However, when couples can commit to reprocessing betrayal, it can make the

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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

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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

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Working With vs. Working Against your Partner: Why Compromise is so Difficult

Why is compromise so difficult for some couples compared to others? As a Marriage Therapist, I encounter two very different

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The Building Blocks of Trust

Trust is a common issue brought up in the therapy session between couples. This is a loaded word, because often

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The Emotional Bank Account: Keeping your Emotional Fuel Tank Full

My in-laws have a lake house that our family visits and our kids are fortunate to enjoy. They especially love

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Winning in your Relationship: The Importance of Accepting Influence

How many times have you and your partner had different opinions or perspectives on an issue? How often do these

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The Gottman Method: Enhancing the Workplace Environment

The Gottman Method for couples therapy contributes to more than just a couple’s success. This method for treating couples can

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