by Sabrina Walters | Dec 21, 2024 | Communication, Connection, Core Values Counseling, Couples, Family, Holidays, Relationships, Self-Care
As the holiday season unfolds, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad of tasks and expectations that accompany this time of year. From finding the perfect gifts to organizing festive gatherings, the pressure to create a flawless holiday experience...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 18, 2024 | Communication, Connection, Counseling, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Marriage, relationship counseling, Relationships
The holiday season often brings contrasting emotions. While one partner may be ready to deck the halls, the other may feel weighed down by grief, anxiety, or past trauma tied to this time of year. This emotional mismatch can be challenging for couples to...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 19, 2024 | Anxiety, brain mapping, brain mapping therapy, Brain research, Connection, Counseling, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Marriage, neurofeedback therapy, relationship counseling, Relationships
In relationships, it’s common for one partner to feel anxious while the other seems calmer — or for one partner to operate at a slower pace while the other is always on the go. These differences can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and emotional...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 14, 2024 | Attachment, Communication, Connection, Couples, Marriage, Relationships
In relationships, our words carry immense weight. The way we talk about our partners, whether to them or others, has a profound impact — not only on our partner but on ourselves, our relationship, and even those around us. Think of it as choosing the lens...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 7, 2024 | Attachment, Connection, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships
In the world of love, sometimes the smallest gestures create the most profound effects, and kissing is a perfect example. Research into the neurobiology of couples shows that kissing isn’t just a romantic act — it’s a powerful chemical experience that connects...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 31, 2024 | Brain research, Conflict, Couples, Marriage, Relationships
It’s fascinating to think about what happens in the brain when we’re in love. With advances in neuroimaging like fMRI, researchers like Daniel Siegel can actually observe how the brain “lights up” in response to love — activating in ways similar to the effects...
