Beginning couples therapy can be an intimidating or even embarrassing venture for many couples, but no one should ever feel ashamed for wanting to better their relationship. Many couples struggle with basic relationship conflicts, such as poor communication, lack of trust, lack of intimacy, or emotional distance.
Read MoreTechnology has provided people with innovative ways to handle appointments from the comfort of their home, from routine doctor’s visits to online counseling. Unless the scheduled visit involves a physical component, there’s no reason not to take advantage of telehealth medicine.
Read MoreCommunication is complicated. It can be even more complicated when you and your partner have reached a standstill and can’t seem to understand each other anymore.
You know there is light at the end of the tunnel, and you realize it's time to find a couple's therapist.
Read MoreIf you are in a committed relationship, and your partner has finally decided to come out to you, you may be wondering how you will deal with this sudden realization. Although you may be feeling betrayed and hurt at the moment, try to look at the situation at hand with an open mind. Your partner opening up about something so deeply personal shows that they trust and love you enough to be honest with you about who they truly are.
Read MoreMaybe you’re fresh out of the gate with the doctorate to prove it? And more years of education than you’d like to count? Or maybe you’re an established clinician who’s just hit a bit of a slow year? Whatever the case is, you set out on this journey to help people. But how are you going to do that when it’s a struggle to even find some clients? Cue finding a business consultant.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling a little stressed this Valentine’s Day, spare a thought for the sacrificed animals and whipped women that History.com informs us took part in the original fertility festival. Your day cannot possibly be so dramatic, so make sure you keep things in perspective.
Read MoreThe revelatory Science of Adult Attachment explores early development dynamics, which suggest that your marital relationship is the first child of your partnership and, when suspicions of infidelity arise, it can be a sign that your shared ward has given rise to an unspoken, inarticulate cry of abandonment. The Sound Relationship House Theory, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, provides deep insights into the nine common factors that can either lead to an affair or point to one in progress.
Read MoreYou’ve experienced the exhilarating highs of a relationship and the unimaginable lows of its end, but did you know you can thrive in the aftermath? It’s true! You can. With time and focused effort, you can not only survive, you can also thrive in 2021 when you start dating again after a break up or divorce.
Read MoreRelationships require regular, active, whole-person engagement to thrive and succeed. This takes conscious effort and can yield tremendous results. But where and how do you start? And when? Try these 3 tips for a happy and healthy relationship in 2021. For best results, start now.
Read MoreWhen you first meet someone and feel a physical attraction to them, it can be easy to start reading more into what you feel than is really there. The initial phase of attraction is where you can find no fault in the other person. You focus on how they look, how the brush of their hand makes you feel, or when you think of them it is to fantasize about a physical relationship but not anything deeper.
Read MoreCheating, infidelity, emotional affairs – big betrayals are extremely hurtful and traumatic for any relationship. And while a break-up or divorce is inevitable for some couples, there may be hope for other couples willing to put the past behind them and move forward. Here is a look at six steps both couples can take to successfully reach a place of forgiveness after a betrayal.
Read MoreAll relationships experience conflict moments, times when the need to get something off your chest overrides, not wanting to get into a potentially painful fight. Having conflicts and arguments is perfectly normal in any relationship, and when done in a healthy, caring way, they can rid the air of concerns or stressors that have been weighing you down.
Read MoreWith Veterans Day approaching, it is important to take some time to understand how to recognize those who have PTSD and how it may be affecting your relationship with them and their relationships with others. Many types of traumatic experiences can cause someone to develop PTSD.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of The Coach’s Circle Podcast!
Our show is all about showing you everything the world of coaching has to offer–what it is, what it isn’t, and whether it might be the right career choice for you.
Read MoreCouples separate for many reasons and often, it’s the best decision they can make to save their relationship. When your living environment becomes toxic with high-stress, resentments, arguments, and pressure, it becomes…
Read MoreDepression impacts everyone differently and can manifest in relatively unnoticeable or dramatically apparent ways. It can be challenging to identify depression in oneself without extensive self-reflection, but it can be more so for the partner of one experiencing depression.
Read MorePeople choose to engage in couples therapy for a variety of reasons. You may feel that you and your partner have lost the intimate connection that you used to share, or you may have reoccurring issues that you just can’t seem to deal with or move on from. Whatever your reasons, it is likely that…
Read MoreDealing with disagreements and issues within a romantic relationship is never easy, especially since most people are scared or unwilling to admit that they may need help.
Read MoreIt’s the age-old question: can we really be “just friends” with a person from the opposite sex? Traditionally, the answer has always been a straightforward “no”. However, does this wisdom still ring true today?
What the Research Says
Read MoreWhen you live and do life with another person in close proximity, whether it is in marriage or partnership, it can be a perplexing blend of wonderful and hard. Especially in marriage, when you’ve formed strong emotional bonds through the euphoria of dating, …
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