Why Divorce Counseling is Always a Good Idea

Why Divorce Counseling is Always a Good Idea

Divorce is one of the most stressful and disrupting experiences we can go through. Even when a couple has no doubt in their minds that divorce is the right choice for them, the process will be painful and difficult. Although only 10% of couples going through a divorce...
John Gottman Knows Marriage (And He Knows Divorce, Too)

John Gottman Knows Marriage (And He Knows Divorce, Too)

Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute can predict divorce! That’s right, and with 94% accuracy. According to Dr. Gottman, the biggest indicator of a couples’ success is not whether they argue, it’s how they argue. Conflict is inevitable in relationships,...
How to Spice Up Your Love Life, Gottman-Style

How to Spice Up Your Love Life, Gottman-Style

Drs. John and Julie Gottman are world-renowned for their research on marriage and relationships. After more than four decades of study, one thing they know for certain is that creating intimacy, both in and out of the bedroom, is easier said than done.  ...
Couples Therapy: Why You Should See a Specialist

Couples Therapy: Why You Should See a Specialist

At The Relationship Therapy Center, we wholeheartedly believe in the importance of working with a couples therapy specialist. Couples therapy is much more than individualized therapy for two; it is an art which requires advanced specialized training, extensive...
Let’s Talk About Emotional Flooding

Let’s Talk About Emotional Flooding

First things first, what is emotional flooding? Emotional flooding is a psychological and physiological response in the body that happens when we become overwhelmed, or flooded, with emotion. Physically, emotional flooding causes a racing heartbeat accompanied by both...
Communication for a Healthy Relationship

Communication for a Healthy Relationship

Good communication is key to a healthy relationship. It’s the glue that holds the pieces together, the oil that keeps the engine running. But here’s the thing: many of us in today’s culture don’t know what good communication looks like, let alone how to use it. Good...