Over the last few weeks, we’ve been discussing the seven pillars of connection that are foundational to every romantic relationship and essential to our work here at Core Values Counseling. Each of us has needs for connection in seven distinct areas: Emotional...
In our last blog post, we introduced the seven pillars of connection we often talk about here at Core Values Counseling. In every romantic relationship, we experience a need for connection in seven distinct areas: Emotional Connection Relational Connection Spiritual...
When was the last time you checked in with your own needs and put those first? You can choose each day to be a giving and caring person, but it’s crucial to remember that you need to fill your own cup before you can fill others’. That might be a hard pill to...
Spending time with your spouse matters. But how you spend that time together — with and without an agenda — matters even more. Couples who spend time together flourish as long as they are both getting what they need. Some couples simply go, go, go. They...
If you’ve been around Core Values Counseling for any amount of time, you know what a high regard we have for the Core Values Index™(CVI™). It’s such a fast and easy way to better understand the internal and external worlds of those around us — our kids, our spouse,...
Here at Core Values Counseling, the Core Values Index™ (CVI™) is absolutely critical to the work we do with couples, especially for those struggling with perpetual conflict. In some of our recent posts, I’ve talked about discovering the gifts of your highest core...
