In this guest post from Oregon Counselor Associate and Core Values Counseling team member, Josie Self, we’re digging into a topic that’s not discussed often enough: perinatal mood disorders. Difficulties of the perinatal period The perinatal period, considered...
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...
Over the next few weeks, Eric and I will be sharing some vlogs with you to help bring hope, healing, and growth to your relationship with your spouse. Oftentimes, couples get into relationships and think that everything is just going to develop wonderfully....
A couple of weeks ago, I was catching up on some of the latest news surrounding the Gottman Institute (I’m a Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer). There’s been a ton of buzz lately about their most recent book, The Love Prescription: 7 Days to More Intimacy,...
Here at Core Values Counseling, we invest deeply in our student interns who come alongside us and receive comprehensive training, support from seasoned therapists, and mentorship throughout their time with us. When a new student intern joins the Core Values...
Once you know how to recognize a healthy relationship, you’ll likely want to get working on your own relationship with your partner right away. There are concrete steps you can take to do exactly that, and you can start today. If you’ve been around Core...
