by Sabrina Walters | Sep 12, 2023 | Communication, Forgiveness, Marriage, Relationships
In our last post, we talked about forgiveness and why it’s so important to make it a regular part of your relationship, both with your partner and with the other important people in your life. But we know that forgiveness is easier said than done. For a...
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 | Aug 9, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Couples, Marriage, Relationships
In a recent blog post, we shared an overview of how to understand gridlock (and make it better). We followed that up by sharing two real-world examples of gridlock from our own practice. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what the Gottmans call dreams within...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 28, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Counseling, Couples, Marriage, Relationships
In our last blog post, we introduced a tough subject: Understanding Gridlock — And How You Can Make It Better. Gridlock is all too common in romantic relationships. After all, 69% of problems in these relationships are what the Gottmans call “perpetual problems,” so...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 8, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Couples, Finances, Marriage, Relationships
If you’re familiar with some of the Gottman Institute concepts (and if you’ve been around Core Values Counseling for any length of time), you’ve probably heard us mention gridlock. According to the Gottmans, “almost all gridlocked conflicts stem from...
by Sabrina Walters | May 5, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Spiritual
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been discussing the seven pillars of connection that are foundational to every romantic relationship and essential to our work here at Core Values Counseling. Each of us has needs for connection in seven distinct areas: Emotional...
