John Gottman and Brene Brown on Running Headlong Into Heartbreak

by Kerry Lusignan | Aug 15, 2019 | Conflict, Educational

To a seasoned couples therapist, the telltale signs of a relationship in crisis are universal. While every marriage is unique, with distinct memories and stories that capture its essence, how it looks at its core, the anatomy so-to-speak, adheres to certain truths....

What If My Partner (or Spouse) Refuses to Go to Counseling?

by Staff Writer | May 19, 2019 | Conflict, Courage, Crisis, Divorce, EFT, Gottman

The trend of seeking support from an outside professional when your relationship is in crisis is a relatively new one. Historically, marital woes have been navigated behind closed doors. And when counsel was sought, it was traditionally from family, friends and...

Building a Multicolored Love Map

by Staff Writer | Apr 9, 2019 | Conflict, Courage, Gottman, Retreats, Vulnerability

Marriage is a sacred bond between two people. You meet. You get to know one another, and you soon become inseparable — each of you growing to love each other in such a way that you no longer want to spend a moment apart.All couples want this kind of storybook...

Anxious Attachment: What Your Relationship Style Says About You

by Staff Writer | Jan 29, 2019 | Anger, Conflict, Courage

I think most of us can agree that relationships are difficult. But it is the “why” behind this statement that causes the most confusion. Why are romantic commitments so hard to maintain? Is it the stress of work? Money? Kids? Who washes the dishes? Or, is it simply...

Dealing with Infertility, Together

by Staff Writer | Dec 31, 2018 | Conflict, Infidelity

A Survival Guide Featuring Whitney Barrell, LICSWCoping with infertility can be one of the most challenging things that a couple experiences. It is hard on both people and the relationship. The CDC reports that millions of couples face infertility—6.7 million women in...

Discernment Counseling: Stay Together Or Separate?

by Staff Writer | Sep 19, 2018 | Conflict, Courage, Divorce, Vulnerability

“Why can’t he just admit that it is over!? “She wants me to stay, but I want to go.” “He just doesn’t want to be married anymore.” Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you call it a roadblock,...