by Sabrina Walters | Dec 7, 2023 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Couples, Empathy, Marriage, Relationships
In my last post, I introduced the three phases of repair you’ll need to walk through with your partner after a major breach of trust: atone, attune, and attach. (These are based on extensive research from the Gottman Institute.) We talked about atonement in detail....
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 4, 2023 | Affair Recovery, Forgiveness
If you and your partner have experienced a major breach of trust, there is hope for healing. Gottman Institute research shows that repairing your relationship is a three-step process: Atone, Attune, Attach. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Well, it is — and it isn’t. ...
by Sabrina Walters | Sep 8, 2023 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Couples, Marriage, Relationships
Forgiveness. Seems like it should be such a simple concept, right? But what if forgiveness means letting go of years of hurt and sorrow? Is that even possible? It is a constant thread in all couples therapy. There’s a Greek word for forgiveness...
by Sabrina Walters | Apr 28, 2023 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Community, Conflict, Couples, Family, Health, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships
In our last blog post, we introduced the seven pillars of connection we often talk about here at Core Values Counseling. In every romantic relationship, we experience a need for connection in seven distinct areas: Emotional Connection Relational Connection Spiritual...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 3, 2022 | Affair Recovery
We see affairs and their aftermath depicted on television shows and film practically every day. It’s a favorite ‘conflict’ for many shows to mine, and can present some truly inspiring storylines. However, a lot of the times — TV just gets it wrong. 1. “Once a cheater,...
by Sabrina Walters | Mar 31, 2021 | Affair Recovery, Relationships
Whenever there has been a breach of trust in a relationship, the offended partner will experience triggers at the most unexpected and sometimes inopportune moments. “Why are you looking at your phone?” “Where are you going?” “What are you...
