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Power Couples: Everything You Need to Know
Curious to learn what it takes to become a power couple?
The reality is it may not be exactly what you think. This rundown on power couples details the perks, and touches on some of the challenges power couples face as well.
Top Risk Factors Associated With Depression
What are the risk factors for depression? Millions of people have depression. Depression is a significant contributor to disability and can lead to...
If You Feel Lonely in Your Marriage…
Feeling lonely is bad enough to begin with. And if you’re in a relationship feeling lonely? Ugh, it’s awful.
But here’s the thing: this feeling usually doesn’t occur overnight.
If you already feel alone in your relationship, these tips will reestablish the connection you crave. Or if you sense bits of loneliness here and there, these tips can help combat feeling lonely in a marriage as well.
Red Flags That Indicate You And Your Partner May Be Growing Apart
What are the signs we are growing apart? Relationships naturally change over time. You may feel like you are growing apart from your partner or...
How to Stop Jealousy in a Relationship
Jealousy in a relationship is a yucky experience for all involved.
Those on the receiving end usually get ambushed with outlandish accusations, and find themselves needing to prove their devotion again and again.
For those with jealousy issues, it’s unpleasant and all-consuming. It hijacks your brain. You behave in ways you later regret and just feel… awful.
If this is something that happens to you, here are some ideas on how to overcome jealousy.
Bored? 4 Ways To Create A Meaningful, Engaging Life
Do you frequently feel bored with life? Maybe you have no interest or motivation and don’t feel excited about things anymore. Being bored with life can impact your relationship as well. Are you wondering if you should consider Sacramento couples counseling because of the impact that boredom is having on your relationship? Apathy is a warning sign that something’s not quite right in your life. It indicates that you are stuck. There are many reasons for boredom. You might not be living a life that is not in line with your aspirations and values. Maybe you are not following your dreams. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to end everyday boredom and restore vitality to your life. If you are having trouble using some of these tips, you might need to seek help for depression.
What Are Attachment Injuries and How Do They Affect You?
Attachment injuries are emotional wounds that become activated when a person with an insecure attachment style falls in love.
If you’re involved in a push-pull dynamic or if you feel as though your partner is withdrawing and thoughts of life without them terrifies you. Similarly, if you feel an overwhelming urge to be alone and are terrified of letting your guard down and getting close to someone, you may be insecurely attached.
Often, people misinterpret the intense feelings that accompany attachment injuries, believing the emotional rollercoaster is a sign of true love.
The ups and downs of attachment injuries can even become addictive. Coupled with the belief that intensity exists because the person you’re involved in this tumultuous union with is your soul mate, keeps many people stuck. They are unaware that what’s really going on is they’re being jerked around by an attachment injury, and as a result are missing out on experiencing real love.
So, what are attachment injuries, and how do they affect you? Let’s dive in.
Communication Help: The Art of Listening
There is more to listening though, than just being aware of your blocks. What are the steps to listening well? 1. Stop what you are doing, face...
3 Strategies For Dealing With Conflict In Your Relationship
Why do couples argue? As anyone in a relationship knows, conflict is inevitable. Disagreements are a normal part of every human relationship....
Therapy for Men: What Does it Look Like and What Do They Work On?
A misconception about therapy that tends to terrify men is that it’s super touchy feely and delves deep into the muck and mire of emotions and feelings.
Thankfully, there are tons of therapeutic modalities that emphasize logic without dwelling on the emotional experience.
For those curious about therapy for men, here’s what it looks like, including some of the things they work on in session.
Signs That It Is Time To Get Help For Your Relationship
You and your partner are arguing again. You might be wondering if it is time to go to relationship counseling. After all, every relationship has ups and downs, and it is a big step to go to counseling. When you are having problems, it is easy to wait to see if things will improve on their own. However, most couples wait too long to go to counseling and end up suffering for much longer than needed.
Most of the time, couples should seek therapy long before they think they need to. Going to counseling shouldn’t be a last-ditch effort to save a broken relationship. Although issues might start small, they tend to grow in size when not resolved. Sacramento couples counseling can give you and your partner the tools that you need to address issues. Here are some signs that it is time to get help.
What Makes Relationship Therapy Center’s Intensive Couples Retreat Unique?
One of the most incredible parts of being a therapist is seeing people’s lives improve by working through their issues. And when it comes to our intensive couples retreat, often, we see that change happen overnight.
Think of a couples retreat like a relationship renovation: It’s an intensive, done over 2 or 3 days where the parts of the relationship that no longer work are stripped away. The ‘support beams’ are examined and strengthened if necessary, and then the whole thing is rebuilt stronger and better than it was before.
If you’re considering an intensive couples retreat, (spoiler, they’re worth every penny!) Here’s what sets ours apart from the rest.
The Gottman Method and Beyond: How We Include Other Concepts in Couples Counseling
When couples undergo therapy together, they all have the same goal. They’re looking for something that works, something that addresses the challenges they’re currently facing.
Yet no one benefits from a one-size-fits-all approach.
In order to effectively treat couples, it’s important to hone in on the unique relationship dynamics of each, and come up with an individualized treatment approach. It is also important to have advanced skills in couples therapy.
At the Relationship Therapy Center, our therapists are well-versed in a variety of proven couples counseling protocols which means they’re prepared to assist no matter what the issues are.
Here are some of the ones we use often, and what they help address.
Help for Communication: More on The Art of Listening
So, in a previous blog I talked about the blocks to listening. There is more to listening though, than just being aware of your blocks. So here are the seven steps to better listening.
When You’re Successful at Work but Failing at Love
Successful people often struggle with relationships. One of the main reasons this occurs is that the skills that drive career success—competitiveness, emotional detachment, and relentless goal-pursuit—can actually damage intimate connections.
Here’s a deeper look at why successful people fail at love and what you can do about it.
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