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...

Your relationship started with a spark. Something that drew you together and made you think, “I want to get to know them better.”  But...

How well do you know your partner? At first glance, this is a simple question. You might think, I know everything about them! We talk...

Conflict is a natural part of any relationship. No matter how much you and your partner love each other, disagreements will happen.  And...

“How was your day?”  This is something that you might ask your partner when they walk in the door or as you sit down to dinner—and it...

Let’s face it: life gets busy. Between work, responsibilities, and even the daily grind, couples can drift apart without even realizing...

Check-ins with your partner are a chance to pause and to say, “I see you. I hear you. We’re in this together.”