Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. When approached with compassion and understanding, conflict can actually strengthen the bond between partners. At Core Values Counseling, we believe in empowering couples...
In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy for fun to slip through the cracks in a relationship. Yet playfulness and shared joy are essential components of a healthy, thriving partnership. The good news is that it’s never too late to infuse your...
A few weeks back, I introduced you to Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD, a friend and fellow therapist who’s an expert on the impact and importance of fathering. One of our recent conversations yielded a treasure trove of insights I wanted to share with my...
In my last blog post, I introduced you to Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD, one of my dear friends and a fellow therapist who happens to be an expert on the subject of fathering — particularly, father-daughter relationships. I shared some excerpts of a recent...
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about dads and fatherhood — and the immensely important role fathers have in our families and our world. Eric is a first-rate dad. And we have three amazing sons who are all now dads, too. I’m fortunate to bear witness...
This past week, one of today’s greatest relationship theorists and researchers, psychologist Dr. Sue Johnson, passed away after a three-year journey with cancer. Sue Johnson, who pioneered Emotionally Focused Therapy, has greatly influenced my work with couples — and...
