If you’ve been on my email list for a while, you know that I send about 4 newsletters a year. For this New Year’s Newsletter, I am doing something different. I recently discovered John Roedel. He’s my new favorite poet because of the way he...
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Practical tips to reduce conflict during the holiday season (or anytime)! The holiday seasons is a good time of the year to ask yourself, “What can I do better?”; “What shifts can I make?”; “What can I change?”...
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Assessing anger is a mini blog series examining the meaning of anger, how to manage anger and how it can play out in relationships. If you missed part one, read it here. Part 2: Anger as an unmet need, desire or expectation Frequent angry...
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Assessing anger is a mini blog series examining the meaning of anger, how to manage anger and how it can play out in relationships. Part 1: The Meaning of Anger Productive disagreements are good for all relationships, but if you struggle to get a...
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Have you ever found yourself thinking: “My partner criticized me, so why did that conversation blow up in my face?” or “My partner complained about me and I didn’t know how to respond.” In this article, I’ll...
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This post was written by Michael Villarreal, LCPC, an associate therapist at Couples Counseling Associates. Often the spark that ignites tension in a relationship can be over something trivial. You might feel you’re fighting over such...
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Set these simple relationship resolutions with your partner or individually for a stronger partnership in the New Year! This post was written by Michael Villarreal, LCPC, an associate therapist at Couples Counseling Associates. Approaching the...
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In the beginning, everything was bliss. You fell in love even though you didn’t know each other very well. Maybe you liked the way you felt around each other: giddy, cheesy, and like a kid in a candy store. You emphasized what you had in common...
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We get this question a lot. When should you go see a marriage counseling alone? Would you go see a marriage counselor alone? Let’s look at why going to marriage counseling alone can be beneficial for you and your relationship. An Example...
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Do you and your partner fight about the same issues regularly? Does your relationship feel unhealthy? Read on to find out what steps you can take to develop a healthy dynamic. If it still surprises you that you get into the same kind of fight...
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What is anger, really? If you struggle with anger, it may be helpful to first recognize that anger can be a stand-in emotion for deeper and softer emotions. Productive disagreements are good for all relationships, but if you struggle to get a...
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