by Sabrina Walters | May 7, 2025 | Communication, Connection, Counseling Portland, Couples, couples counseling, Finances, Financial Focus, Relationships
Spring often brings a sense of renewal — but when you’re facing economic stress, it can also cast a heavy shadow. Groceries cost more, gas strains the budget, and planning a summer getaway might feel out of reach. Still, even in financially uncertain...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 26, 2024 | Art and Science of Love, Couples, Finances, Intimacy, Relationships, Retreat, Sex
If you enjoyed The Art and Science of Love couples workshop, you won’t want to miss The Art and Science of Love 2, coming this September 28-29, 2024! How have things been going since the last workshop? It can be challenging to maintain momentum once...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 31, 2024 | Communication, Conflict, Couples, Family, Finances, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships, Sex, Spiritual
Earlier this year, my husband, Eric, and I set out on a practical yet super fun relationship adventure and shared firsthand our experience working through one of my favorite books. In Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, John Gottman,...
by Sabrina Walters | May 29, 2024 | Communication, Core Values, Couples, Finances, Financial Focus, Marriage, Relationships
It’s time for another addition to our Eight Dates series. So far, we’ve talked about Trust & Commitment, Addressing Conflict, and Sex & Intimacy. This week, the subject is Work & Money, also known as Date #4 in Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 8, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Couples, Finances, Marriage, Relationships
If you’re familiar with some of the Gottman Institute concepts (and if you’ve been around Core Values Counseling for any length of time), you’ve probably heard us mention gridlock. According to the Gottmans, “almost all gridlocked conflicts stem from...
by Sabrina Walters | Jun 2, 2023 | Finances
For several weeks now, we’ve been introducing you to the seven pillars of connection that make up the bedrock of every romantic relationship. These pillars inform everything we do here at Core Values Counseling, and we want to share what we’ve learned about them to...
