by Sabrina Walters | Jul 6, 2021 | Core Values Couples, Couples, Relationships
With the passing of another Independence Day, I can’t help but be reminded of something the Gottmans teach. That might seem a strange connection to you — after all, what exactly does independence have to do with healthy relationships? Excellent question....
by Sabrina Walters | Apr 20, 2021 | Couples
We all are exhausted from the pandemic and the varying emotions we have experienced in the past year — but that’s exactly why harnessing your emotional intelligence has never been more important. We’re all feeling stretched thin, so expecting others to know what you...
by Sabrina Walters | Mar 18, 2021 | Counseling, Couples
Is there anything more joyful than sharing good news with your partner? I got the job! I aced the test! We got the house! It’s a boy! Sharing in the joy of triumph, accomplishment, or good fortune is all the sweeter with a partner to celebrate with us. Getting...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 1, 2020 | Couples, Relationships
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Recently, I’ve been reading the book “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” by Peter Scazzero, and I’m loving the insights there. One description in particular stood out to me the other day: he described triggers in our relationships as...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 27, 2020 | Couples
Photo by Tanya Trofymchuk on Unsplash If you’ve ever read the Gottman book, “And Baby Makes Three”, you’ve read the study that shows that one of the most important ways to maintain marital satisfaction after having a baby is for the father to take on a more...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 20, 2020 | Couples, Marriage
Photo by Isaac Ordaz on Unsplash When there is an issue that you’re bumping up against in your relationship, it’s good to remember the very basic skill of the gentle start up. If you find yourself becoming resentful for whatever reason, remember to bring that up...
