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...
Here at Core Values Counseling, we invest deeply in our student interns who come alongside us and receive comprehensive training, support from seasoned therapists, and mentorship throughout their time with us. When a new student intern joins the Core Values...
Over the last several weeks, we’ve talked about how to recognize a healthy relationship, how to start building your Strong Relationship House, and three proven strategies for continuing to build it. Here at Core Values Counseling, we understand that the foundation of...
You might have noticed that we’re kind of obsessed with healthy relationships here at Core Values Counseling. We recently wrote about how to recognize a healthy relationship and how to start building the foundation of your own healthy relationship (the Gottmans call...
Once you know how to recognize a healthy relationship, you’ll likely want to get working on your own relationship with your partner right away. There are concrete steps you can take to do exactly that, and you can start today. If you’ve been around Core...
Here at Core Values Counseling, we talk a lot about the Core Values Index™ and how unpacking the CVI™ can lead to some wonderful breakthroughs in your relationships. With this post, Eric will share his thoughts on what a good relationship looks like and feels like. If...
Autumn is just around the corner. Can you feel it? There’s a crispness to the mornings now that we didn’t have a few weeks ago. And there’s a shift in everyone’s energy — from the carefree ramblings and back-porch hangouts of summer to the buzzing energy of returning...
I can hardly believe it’s already September and that another summer is nearly behind us. But just last week, I popped out onto my back patio for some morning time with God, and it was chilly enough that I had to head back inside for my fuzzy robe to keep warm! Fall...
In a recent post, we talked about why accepting influence can revolutionize your relationship. Today, let’s take that a step further. I’d like to help you understand how to accept influence — and give you a few tools to use in your everyday life. Welcoming your...
