by Sabrina Walters | Sep 12, 2024 | Attachment, Conflict, Core Values, Couples, Marriage, Relationships
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...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 31, 2024 | Communication, Conflict, Couples, Family, Finances, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships, Sex, Spiritual
Earlier this year, my husband, Eric, and I set out on a practical yet super fun relationship adventure and shared firsthand our experience working through one of my favorite books. In Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, John Gottman,...
by Sabrina Walters | Apr 3, 2024 | Communication, Conflict, Couples, Relationships
In our last post, we shared that Eric and I have committed to going on the “Eight Dates” prescribed in Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams. We will then share our...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 18, 2023 | Attachment, Communication, Conflict, Couples, Empathy, Marriage, Relationships
In counseling — and in life, in general! — we talk a lot about emotions. But have you ever considered why you engage with and process your emotions (or don’t) the way you do? Lately, in my practice, I have become increasingly aware of how important it is to understand...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 19, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Family, Relationships
The holiday season is nearly upon us. And with it, gathering. In my last post, I shared about how important it is to set expectations (LMFT Kati Morton has a great video on how to do just that, by the way). In tandem with setting expectations, it’s important to also...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 11, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Family, Relationships
Gathering. There are so many ways we do this all year long, with our friends, our extended family, and our partners. We gather for events big and small, but regardless of size, the best gatherings have one thing in common: everyone is on the same page about...
