Plan a Summer of Connection: Meaningful Getaways Inspired by the Eight Dates

Plan a Summer of Connection: Meaningful Getaways Inspired by the Eight Dates

  Summer has a way of getting away from us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re talking about warmer weather, and the next thing we know, school is starting again and the chaos of fall is creeping in. That’s why now is the perfect time to plan — not just for vacations...
Repairing Conflict with Openness and Softened Stances

Repairing Conflict with Openness and Softened Stances

  In the first post of this series, we explored the importance of accepting influence in relationships. Now let’s look at how this principle can completely shift the way we experience conflict with our partner.   When couples seek out couples counseling,...
Plan Your Summer Reset: Why Intentional Time Off Matters for Your Well-Being

Plan Your Summer Reset: Why Intentional Time Off Matters for Your Well-Being

  As the days get longer and the sun starts peeking out more often, many of us find ourselves dreaming of summer. Vacations, weekends at the coast, backyard BBQs — it’s a season that holds so much potential for joy, rest, and reconnection. But here’s the...
Healing in Relationship: How EMDR Can Support Couples

Healing in Relationship: How EMDR Can Support Couples

  I’m back this week with the third and final installment of our series on EMDR. If this form of therapy is new to you, start here. Last week, we explored what EMDR looks like in a session. Today, we’re talking about what it could mean for you and your partner if...
Rebuilding Trust After an Affair? This Handy Acronym Can Help

Rebuilding Trust After an Affair? This Handy Acronym Can Help

  Recovering from an affair is one of the most challenging journeys a couple can face. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the key stages of affair recovery using The Gottman Institute’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement, Attunement, and Attachment. Each step...
Affair Recovery: Attachment — Creating a Stronger Relationship After Betrayal

Affair Recovery: Attachment — Creating a Stronger Relationship After Betrayal

  Today, we’re wrapping up a four-part series on affair recovery. We’ve discussed the first two stages of The Gottman’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement and Attunement. The final stage, Attachment, is just as critical as the first two. Let’s jump in. The...
Affair Recovery: Attunement — Reconnecting Emotionally After Betrayal

Affair Recovery: Attunement — Reconnecting Emotionally After Betrayal

  Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been tackling a difficult subject: affair recovery. We learned how betrayal shakes the foundation of a relationship, but healing is possible. Last week, we explored what the Gottmans say is the essential starting point for...
Affair Recovery: The Atonement Stage — Taking Responsibility and Rebuilding Trust

Affair Recovery: The Atonement Stage — Taking Responsibility and Rebuilding Trust

  In my last blog post, we dove into a tough subject: affair recovery. We learned how betrayal shakes the foundation of a relationship, but healing is possible. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what the Gottmans say is the essential starting point for...
Affair Recovery: Understanding Betrayal and the Path to Healing

Affair Recovery: Understanding Betrayal and the Path to Healing

  Infidelity is one of the most painful breaches of trust in a relationship. Whether it’s a physical affair, an emotional connection with someone outside the partnership, or even financial secrecy, betrayal shakes the foundation of what you once believed to be...
How to Repair After a Valentine’s Day Flub

How to Repair After a Valentine’s Day Flub

  Valentine’s Day is often loaded with high expectations — grand gestures, romantic moments, and picture-perfect celebrations. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Maybe you forgot to make a reservation, got the wrong gift, or simply missed the mark...
Celebrating Love Beyond Romance: A Valentine’s Day for Friends and Family

Celebrating Love Beyond Romance: A Valentine’s Day for Friends and Family

  Valentine’s Day is often framed as a holiday for couples, but love isn’t just about romance. It exists in so many forms — in friendships, family bonds, and the deep connections that bring meaning to our lives. If you’re feeling disconnected from the traditional...