When One Partner Grows and the Other Doesn’t: Navigating Relationship Imbalance — Part 1

When One Partner Grows and the Other Doesn’t: Navigating Relationship Imbalance — Part 1

Navigating the Emotional Gap with Curiosity and Compassion   It’s a situation I see often in couples counseling: one partner embarks on a journey of personal growth — through therapy, spiritual practice, a career shift, or a big life transition — and the other...
Plan a Summer of Connection: Meaningful Getaways Inspired by the Eight Dates

Plan a Summer of Connection: Meaningful Getaways Inspired by the Eight Dates

  Summer has a way of getting away from us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re talking about warmer weather, and the next thing we know, school is starting again and the chaos of fall is creeping in. That’s why now is the perfect time to plan — not just for vacations...
Repairing Conflict with Openness and Softened Stances

Repairing Conflict with Openness and Softened Stances

  In the first post of this series, we explored the importance of accepting influence in relationships. Now let’s look at how this principle can completely shift the way we experience conflict with our partner.   When couples seek out couples counseling,...
Healing in Relationship: How EMDR Can Support Couples

Healing in Relationship: How EMDR Can Support Couples

  I’m back this week with the third and final installment of our series on EMDR. If this form of therapy is new to you, start here. Last week, we explored what EMDR looks like in a session. Today, we’re talking about what it could mean for you and your partner if...