by Sabrina Walters | Aug 13, 2018 | Communication, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage
When you’ve been in a long-term relationship for, well, a pretty long time, it’s common to develop a rhythm, a schedule, a sense of what’s ‘normal’ for your life together. And when your partner suddenly decides they want to change that...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 13, 2018 | Brain research, Communication, Health
Recently, I’ve read articles how social media has increased likelihood of depression and anxiety. Is anyone surprised? When we’re scrolling, all we see is everybody’s curated ‘best-of’; the best parts of their life, often seen while we’re sitting in the worst of...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 13, 2018 | Communication, Health
I’ll just say it: we all have gotten into the habit of using our phones too much. It’s hampering our relationships to the point that ‘together alone’ is a common catchphrase. It’s understandable; I do it, too! Our phones are enticing, with emails, social media,...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 13, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Conflict, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage, Sex
As we discussed on our blog from last week, social media can provide a temptation to the best of us. But what do you do if you suspect that your partner has already made those connections? This can be a horrible feeling. But, first of all, resist the urge to try...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 11, 2018 | Communication, Health
I’ve been dealing a lot with affairs lately in my work with couples. And boy, all three of these were started with, you guessed it: social media. It starts on Facebook, reconnecting old flames, and evolves to a full-blown affair. Of course, social media is a huge...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 27, 2018 | Communication, Couples, Marriage
Do you need alone time as part of your own self-care? Sometimes, when we’re in a long-term relationship, asking for alone time can feel strange. You love your partner, and you love being together, but sometimes one of you just needs more alone time than the...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 27, 2018 | Core Values Couples, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage
Reposted from our newsletter, February 8th — subscribe here! Every Valentine’s Day, we all tend to do the same sort of thing. Something romantic. And of course, romance is essential for a healthy relationships. Which is why we’re suggesting something...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 27, 2018 | Brain research, Health
Journaling is one of the most practical, accessible ways to improve your overall well-being. It’s one of the first things I recommend to my clients, and it’s helped me in my own personal life time and time again. But many people remain skeptical —...
by Sabrina Walters | Jan 23, 2018 | Health
Last week we talked about Headspace and the power of meditation. I can’t say I’ve been doing it perfectly, but I have just finished the first 10 days of introduction — and I believe I’m on a journey! The next frontier for me in this fresh start for a fresh year...
by Sabrina Walters | Jan 23, 2018 | Couples
Recently, on the recommendation of some dear family members, I gave the app Headspace a try. Designed to provide accessible meditation for all occasions, the app guides you through your practice of mindfulness on the assumption that meditation can reduce stress....
by Sabrina Walters | Jan 2, 2018 | Core Values Couples, Motivation
There are plenty of books and blogs out there entirely focused on setting (and accomplishing) goals. These are an excellent resource, and setting goals for your own personal growth or your career are OF COURSE important! I’d even say essential, to be honest — if...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 26, 2017 | Family, Health
Today is the quietest day of the year. Okay, well, that’s not scientifically proven or anything, but it’s my own personal theory. The presents are opened, the dinners are past, many people are still off work — but there’s not much left to plan for. Everyone’s in...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 19, 2017 | Core Values Couples, Health, Retreat
For those of us with kiddos, winter vacation has happily begun! Many out there will get at least a few days off of work for this season, and while you’re at it, I must implore you: Please take an actual break. Too often I see my clients taking ‘breaks,’ wherein...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 5, 2017 | Communication
Have you had an open-ended conversation with your partner about what you expect from the holidays? This is a conversation so many couples skip, and in doing so both sides tend to make assumptions that can cause stress and conflict down the line. What are your hopes...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 28, 2017 | Conflict
We’ve been talking a lot recently about gratitude, and expressing appreciation for your partner. Appreciation can be especially hard when you don’t feel that gratitude in return — when you just feel taken for granted, especially if you’ve been making an such an...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 23, 2017 | Communication
Last week, we talked about practicing gratitude for your loved one by tuning your heart to appreciation. But what about when it comes to expressing that gratitude? Being able to express gratitude and appreciation is the next step in this process, and a pretty...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 22, 2017 | Communication, Conflict
As we get ready for one of my favorite holiday, I’m reminded of the value of gratitude in your relationships. According to Gottman research, the most successful way to turn around contempt in your relationship is with intentional appreciation. But if...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 31, 2017 | Couples
Today is that most infamous of days, a holiday that people always seem to have a strong opinion about. Whether you can’t get enough of costuming and candy, or you’re the type that would rather skip this holiday all together, I think it presents a unique opportunity....
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 17, 2017 | Core Values
Oh, the intuitives of the world. The intuitives are based in power and faith. Because of that, they have the power to get things done effortlessly; they somehow just know what they need to do. They also have the ability to read people, and intuitively know what those...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 10, 2017 | Core Values
If you’re a cognitive person, your highest core values are knowledge and wisdom. You love designing programs and processes, you love collecting knowledge, and you are, no doubt, remarkably intelligent. The only problem? You tend to spend a lot of time in your head,...
