Here comes the holidays! Once we get past Halloween, your favorite stores start advertising Black Friday specials, the latest and...

Feeling disconnected from your partner lately? Don’t worry. Disconnection happens in every relationship. We’re human! Life gets busy,...

The air is turning crisp, and the leaves are beginning to change! Fall is a beautiful time of year that certainly seems to bring a...

The holiday season often brings joy, celebration, and family traditions. But let’s be honest: it can also bring a hefty dose of stress!...

Most of us know that the weather can influence our mood. Sunshine often feels energizing, while gray, rainy days can leave us sluggish or...

It’s inevitable that seasons bring change. In summer, long days and flexible schedules may create more space for fun.  Meanwhile, the...

Summer is winding down. This usually means families are shifting back into the rhythm of school schedules plus fall sports. And it’s...

It’s back-to-school season! For many families (maybe yours?!) that means diving headfirst into sports practices, music lessons, homework,...

Many of you may know that I am a Gottman Certified Therapist, and so maybe there is a bit of a bias towards their work.  Their work in general, yes, I’m a little biased. Their books…well, I am a bit pickier.  One thing I LOVE about their books is all the information they have in them, especially the earlier ones like Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work , The Relationship Cure , What Makes Love Last , and The Science of Trust .  John and Julie are amazing researchers and

It’s a lonely feeling being the one who plans the date nights, brings up hard conversations, initiates affection, or even reminds your...

I came across The Secret Language of the Body as a recommendation from   Libro.fm .  I had been learning a lot about somatic healing and polyvagal theory, as well as having my own nervous system regulation issues recently. This book looked interesting, and I decided to give it a listen. For me, The Secret Language of the Body book is not one I could just listen to; I needed to be able to see the diagrams and read through the processes. The audiobook does come with a PDF downl

Picture this: you're sitting next to your partner on the couch. You’re both home after a long day. You're technically “together,”...

You and your partner are fighting. Again! Whether it’s a new argument or the same argument for what feels like the 100th time, there is...

You might currently be seeking support for your relationship. This is a big step! Whether you’re hoping to feel closer to your partner,...

We’ve all been there.  You’re ready to use the communication tools you’ve learned in therapy, but suddenly feel swept up in a wave of big...

Life is busy and often overwhelming. Between work responsibilities, family demands, and the unpredictability of everyday life, stress...

When you’ve been in a relationship for a while, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm. You divide up responsibilities. You navigate the...

We all want our relationships to feel loving, supportive, and safe. But over time, even the strongest couples can start to feel...

Whether you’re newly committed or decades into a relationship, there’s always more to learn about each other.

Your relationship will ultimately face its share of challenges. Couples who love each other deeply will still experience...