by Sabrina Walters | Feb 19, 2025 | Celebrations, Communication, Conflict, Connection, Core Values Counseling, Counseling Portland, Couples, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Empathy, Holidays, neurofeedback therapy, relationship counseling, Relationships
Valentine’s Day is often loaded with high expectations — grand gestures, romantic moments, and picture-perfect celebrations. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Maybe you forgot to make a reservation, got the wrong gift, or simply missed the mark...
by Sabrina Walters | Jan 7, 2025 | Connection, Core Values Counseling, Counseling, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Family, Marriage, relationship counseling, Relationships
As we step into 2025, it’s easy to get swept up in the wave of resolutions and to-do lists. But here at Core Values Counseling, we’re taking a different approach. This year, we’re focusing on meaningful connections, intentional moments, and creating...
by Sabrina Walters | Dec 31, 2024 | Counseling, Couples, Depression, Family, Holidays, Marriage, neurofeedback therapy, relationship counseling, Relationships
The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness for many, but it can also bring about or amplify feelings of depression. If your partner seems to be struggling, recognizing the signs early can be crucial to supporting them through a tough time. Depression...
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 22, 2024 | Attachment, brain mapping, brain mapping therapy, Brain research, Communication, Conflict, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Marriage, Neurofeedback Portland, neurofeedback therapy, relationship counseling, Relationships
Relationships are deeply affected by the emotional and mental well-being of each partner. Challenges like anxiety, ADHD, and anger management don’t just affect the individual — they also ripple through the relationship. In my last blog post, I shared how...
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...
