by Sabrina Walters | May 1, 2019 | Communication, Conflict
I once heard that there are 7 words in English that are hardest to say — but have the greatest payoff. Those words are: I’m sorry. Forgive me. I love you. Why is it so hard to say those words? When you’ve been in an argument and maybe did or said things...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 20, 2019 | Conflict, Counseling, Couples
Sometimes, the benefit of counseling is that a third party can see what you and your partner simply can’t. Sometimes, when I’m in a session, and I look at two hurting and angry adults — I try to see them as little children. They’re hurting,...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Brain research, Communication, Conflict
When things have really deteriorated in your relationship, a peculiar phenomenon can occur. You start to reside in what’s known as ‘negative sentiment override,’ which basically means you start to believe that your partner only thinks negatively of you. You...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict, Core Values Couples, Couples
Sometimes, when we are incredibly passionate about a particular topic, it feels like life or death if our partner doesn’t agree. How can we have a positive interaction with a loved one when we disagree so firmly on an important issue? The greatest and most...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict, Core Values Couples, Couples
The holidays and the new year bring lots of chances for reflection — and lots of opportunities for change. One of the biggest changes we experience? A job change. And facing one during this time of year can be tough. If you or your partner started a new job this...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict, Health, Intimacy
Gratitude is a powerful way to invest in your future — in what you want to see in the world. When I see clients with mind that is gracious and a heart that is giving, I notice that they are able to adjust stressful mindsets, and even mental health issues like...
