Spring has arrived! (At least that’s what the calendar says, despite all the wild back-and-forth weather we’ve been seeing here in the Pacific Northwest lately.) And in our house, the change in season signals one thing for certain: it’s time for spring cleaning!...
You probably already know how essential it is to surround yourself with a loving, supportive community. (And if you’re a parent, you understand how critical this is to the health of your relationship with your spouse!) For some of us, our community is made up of a...
When was the last time you checked in with your own needs and put those first? You can choose each day to be a giving and caring person, but it’s crucial to remember that you need to fill your own cup before you can fill others’. That might be a hard pill to...
Spending time with your spouse matters. But how you spend that time together — with and without an agenda — matters even more. Couples who spend time together flourish as long as they are both getting what they need. Some couples simply go, go, go. They...
If you’ve been around Core Values Counseling for any amount of time, you know what a high regard we have for the Core Values Index™(CVI™). It’s such a fast and easy way to better understand the internal and external worlds of those around us — our kids, our spouse,...
In case you missed the announcement in our last blog post, Sabrina and Eric Walters have launched a vlog series to help bring hope, healing, and growth to your relationship with your spouse. To learn more about what to expect from the series, check out this post that...
Over the next few weeks, Eric and I will be sharing some vlogs with you to help bring hope, healing, and growth to your relationship with your spouse. Oftentimes, couples get into relationships and think that everything is just going to develop wonderfully....
Here’s an exchange you’ll hear almost every year in our house around the first week of February: Sabrina: “Valentine’s Day!” Eric: “Is it coming again?” Yes, it’s already that time of year again. And we understand: Some people really look forward to...
A couple of weeks ago, I was catching up on some of the latest news surrounding the Gottman Institute (I’m a Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer). There’s been a ton of buzz lately about their most recent book, The Love Prescription: 7 Days to More Intimacy,...
Feeling a little “blah” lately and not sure why? Perhaps you’re aware of a vague malaise but you’re not quite able to pinpoint it. Don’t worry — it’s totally normal. This time of year, lots of people are struggling with the after-holiday letdown, sometimes called the...
Here at Core Values Counseling, the Core Values Index™ (CVI™) is absolutely critical to the work we do with couples, especially for those struggling with perpetual conflict. In some of our recent posts, I’ve talked about discovering the gifts of your highest core...
This week, we’re excited to announce that I (Eric Walters) will be teaching Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) starting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. This 10-session course, offered in a hybrid format, will be available virtually or in-person. It covers...
This might be awkward, but… is there someone in your life who could use a little relationship help? Maybe a best friend and their spouse. Or your sibling. Or even your parents (yes, even the “older and wiser” among us can still benefit from a little relationship...
In two of our recent posts, I talked about discovering the gifts of your highest core value, as well as how to understand your conflict style in the context of the Core Values Index™. Today, I’d like to take this one step further (as promised!) and help you understand...
Last week, we talked about how the Core Values Index™ helps you (and your partner!) to understand the unchanging, innate DNA of your soul. We talked about the gifts and the strengths of each core value — Builder, Merchant, Innovator, and Banker — as well as the...
As we begin to approach the Christmas season, gifts and gift-giving might be on your mind. Here at Core Values Counseling, we believe one of the most valuable and life-altering gifts you can give or receive is an understanding of the Core Values Index™ — and how your...
Thanksgiving, like any major holiday, is packed with emotions, memories from seasons past, current family tensions, and the losses of the past few years. Perhaps your Thanksgiving is filled with memories from your childhood. Mine certainly is! I think...
In some of our recent blog posts, we’ve walked you through the specifics of how to check in on your relationship with your partner (as discussed in How to Recognize a Healthy Relationship — and Improve Yours Today). We asked five questions to help you explore and...
If you haven’t read our recent blog post, How to Recognize a Healthy Relationship — and Improve Yours Today, now is a great time to check it out. In it, we asked five questions to help you explore and evaluate your relationship, then get to work improving it. Here are...
A few weeks back, we shared this post: How to Recognize a Healthy Relationship — and Improve Yours Today. In an effort to help you take stock of your relationship, improve it, and, ultimately, achieve a sense of unmistakable connectedness and renewed love with your...
