by Sabrina Walters | Oct 14, 2025 | Attachment, Communication, Connection, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Gottman Method, Marriage, relationship counseling, Relationships
Every couple has their own little quirks and inside jokes — the kind of shorthand that makes you both smile even in the middle of a busy day. But what if you took that idea even further and created your own secret language of love and connection? I don’t mean a...
by Sabrina Walters | Sep 9, 2025 | Attachment, Communication, Connection, Core Values, Couples, Gottman Method, Marriage, Relationships, Spiritual
Shared meaning is one of those phrases that sounds big and abstract — but in reality, it shows up in the small, everyday moments that make a relationship thrive. The Gottmans describe shared meaning as the culture of your relationship: the rituals, roles, goals, and...
by Sabrina Walters | Sep 9, 2025 | Attachment, Communication, Connection, Family, Parenting
One of the shifts that can feel both surprising and necessary in adulthood is the way our relationships with our parents change. As young adults, it can feel natural to want to share everything — calling home every day or filling in your parents on every detail of...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 27, 2025 | Anxiety, Communication, Connection, Family, Transitions
School is starting, the leaves are turning, and pumpkin spice is about to make its annual debut. For many of us, fall carries a sense of rhythm and routine that summer often lacks — a chance to return to familiar patterns, nourish our bodies, and reconnect with...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 8, 2025 | Conflict, Connection, Family, Parenting, Therapy Portland
In Part 1 of this series, we explored what it means to love a parent who may not be able to meet your emotional needs. Now, we’re turning our attention to parenting your own children while navigating that same dynamic. This can be one of the most emotionally...
