The Magic Ratio for Relationship Success
In the beginning of a relationship, communication is effortless. However, as time goes on, some couples struggle to communicate effectively, while others continue to find communication relatively easy. Dr. John Gottman sought to understand the difference between these...
Do’s and Don’ts for Planning an Intercultural Wedding
In 1967, interracial marriage became legal across the United States. Since then, the percentage of interracial and intercultural marriages has increased from 3% in 1967 to 17% in 2015. As intercultural marriage becomes more common, it’s important to identify the...
5 Tips to Manage Back-to-School Stress
For many teens, a new school year is a chance to catch up with friends and dive into fun extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, some teens find the transition back to school really stressful. In 2014, the American Psychological Association noted that teens in the...
The Hidden Cost of Mind Reading
Julie calls Brandon on her way home from work. She notices that he gives one word responses to her questions and doesn’t ask about her day. Julie assumes that Brandon is still angry about their argument this morning, so when she comes home, she doesn't give him a hug...
Why is Change So Hard?
There is not a single person on the planet who believes change is easy. Long-term, sustainable change is not for the faint of heart – it requires self-reflection, hard work, patience, and lots of failure. Personal change promises to relieve us of the pain in our past,...
We Need to Talk About Your Mental Health: Tips for Difficult Conversations
Mental health continues to be a sensitive topic, especially due to the pervasive belief that it is a “weakness” or a “personal failing.” Due to this, it is incredibly important to share your concerns in a way that your spouse can hear you.
5 Topics to Discuss Before You Get Married
When it comes to marriage, ignorance is not bliss – what you don’t know about your partner can really hurt your relationship.
Couples Therapy For One?
Is it possible to improve your relationship even if your partner is not interested in couples therapy? Yes!
Quiz: Do You Really Need Couples Therapy?
It costs money, emotions are involved and you have to talk about feelings… is it worth it? Do you REALLY need it? Take this quick quiz to see where you stand.
3 Ways to Improve Communication Tonight
Most couples cite “communication problems” as the primary reason for attending therapy. Fortunately, a significant majority of clients notice immediate results after learning practical communication strategies. Keep reading for three simple tips to improve communication tonight!
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