by Sabrina Walters | Mar 29, 2019 | Family
Have you heard that old illustration of rocks in a mason jar? It goes something like this: Your life is a jar. The rocks you put in the jar are things that take up your time and energy. Some are big rocks, like your job or your family. Some are small rocks, like...
by Sabrina Walters | Mar 13, 2019 | Core Values Couples, Retreat
Core Values Couples had a big ‘first’ recently. Two weekends ago, we had our latest couples’ retreat, known fondly as Enticing Intimacy. Two cozy nights the Dreamgiver’s Inn in Newberg, Oregon, with a group of couples all ready to grow their...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 27, 2019 | Couples, Intimacy
Sometimes, when Sabrina and I were younger, our Grandma Johnson would see us holding hands or exchanging sweet glances, and she’d say, “I just love watching you two make love.” Well, as you can imagine, that phrasing brought a blush around my neck....
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 20, 2019 | Conflict, Counseling, Couples
Sometimes, the benefit of counseling is that a third party can see what you and your partner simply can’t. Sometimes, when I’m in a session, and I look at two hurting and angry adults — I try to see them as little children. They’re hurting,...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 6, 2019 | Communication, Couples
Sue Johnson lists three famous questions that, as she explains, every person needs to to be able to answer ‘Yes” to in order to feel secure in their relationship — and to be free with their love. The three questions are as follows: Are you there for...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Couples, Health, Intimacy
So often we talk about self care, and the boundaries we need to set for ourselves. And don’t get me wrong — those are important things to discuss and should be a top priority in your life. But what about encouraging that kind of behavior for your partner?...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Brain research, Communication, Conflict
When things have really deteriorated in your relationship, a peculiar phenomenon can occur. You start to reside in what’s known as ‘negative sentiment override,’ which basically means you start to believe that your partner only thinks negatively of you. You...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict, Core Values Couples, Couples
Sometimes, when we are incredibly passionate about a particular topic, it feels like life or death if our partner doesn’t agree. How can we have a positive interaction with a loved one when we disagree so firmly on an important issue? The greatest and most...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Family, Health
When you come to a conflict with your partner, how do you see them in that moment? Do you assume their good intentions, believing the best about them? Or do you find yourself critical and suspicious? How we practice and build our relationship outside of conflict...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Couples, Family
It’s a brand new year, and everyone + their mother is talking about their New Year’s Resolutions. January is prime time for goal setting, and whether you love it or loathe it, it’s a reality we’re all a part of. But as you face this new year...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict, Core Values Couples, Couples
The holidays and the new year bring lots of chances for reflection — and lots of opportunities for change. One of the biggest changes we experience? A job change. And facing one during this time of year can be tough. If you or your partner started a new job this...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Communication, Family, Health
“There is more in us than we know if we could be made to see it; perhaps, for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.” – Kurt Hahn We’re often told that we should be willing to settle for less at the holidays: less business, less...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict, Health, Intimacy
Gratitude is a powerful way to invest in your future — in what you want to see in the world. When I see clients with mind that is gracious and a heart that is giving, I notice that they are able to adjust stressful mindsets, and even mental health issues like...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Core Values, Core Values Couples, Retreat
Just a little reminder that our visioneering retreat (past event) is THIS weekend, at the gorgeous Dreamgiver’s Inn in Newberg, Oregon. The conference is Friday evening, November 9th, through Sunday morning, November 11th. Hor d’oeuvres, breakfasts, and...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Spiritual
Dear friends, family, and prayer supporters, First of all, thank you all so much for your continued support. Knowing we have such a valuable team of prayer warriors in the wings is continually encouraging and uplifting for us in the work we’re doing! We just...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Couples, Retreat
Have you and your significant other ever come up against a decision that was nearly impossible to agree on — because you each have differing views of what your future could look like? This happens to almost every couple at least once in their relationship; sometimes...
by Eric Walters | Oct 30, 2018 | Brain research
With so many great new technologies on the forefront of medicine, booking an appointment with a new mode of therapy can seem daunting. One such new technology is neurofeedback, or the process of using computer assisted imaging and specialized exercises to change the...
by Eric Walters | Oct 26, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Conflict, Core Values Couples, Counseling, Couples, Retreat
Have you and your significant other ever come up against a decision that was nearly impossible to agree on — because you each have differing views of what your future could look like? This happens to almost every couple at least once in their relationship; sometimes...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 25, 2018 | Communication, Health, Intimacy
Every fall, when the pumpkin spice flavors come along, it seems like there are two kinds of people: People who LOVE pumpkin spice — and people who love to hate pumpkin spice. And that second group of people tends to love to make fun of the first group of people. If...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 16, 2018 | Conflict, Health, Intimacy
Did you know that if you have bulbs in your garden, you’re supposed to pull them out every fall — and replant them in the spring? If you leave them in the ground, they just grow into bulb clusters and eventually stop flowering altogether. There’s a lesson for...
