20 Ways to Know You Are In a Healthy Relationship

20 Ways to Know You Are In a Healthy Relationship

Everyone has some idea of what a healthy relationship looks like. Most people have a hard time recognizing if their relationship is healthy, or where it may need to improve. (Hint: even healthy relationships can be improved)Whether you have a couple in mind or have...
Small Things Often: How To Stay Connected As A Couple

Small Things Often: How To Stay Connected As A Couple

Connecting with your partner does not have to take years or practicing difficult exercises. You can learn just a few simple steps and implement them into your regular routine. Before long, your relationship will be stronger will feel more connected than ever.2...
The Four Most Damaging Communication Styles

The Four Most Damaging Communication Styles

Dr. John Gottman, along with his wife Julie, has been a major influential force in the psychological community. Published in over 200 articles and over 40 books, Gottman is considered a go-to source of information on relationship psychology, including marriage and...
How to Be a Great Listener

How to Be a Great Listener

One of the most important skills everyone should learn is the art of being a great listener. From a young age we learn to express ourselves in lots of different ways both verbal and non-verbal. Learning to listen is a lifetime learning process. Thanks to the work of...
Top 7 Myths or Stereotypes of Couples Counseling

Top 7 Myths or Stereotypes of Couples Counseling

Counseling, in general, has its own naysayers and critics; that is just part of being in the mental health field. Couples Counseling has its very own set of stereotypes, or myths that creep in, some from movies or other media, others from friends and family. Most...
Relationship Counseling- Party of One

Relationship Counseling- Party of One

When standing next to your partner feels lonelier than standing by yourself.Your relationship is on a drastic downward slide.  The signs are everywhere. Lack of communication. Loss of interest in sex.  No physical interactions. Loneliness. Confusion....