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How to be kinder in a cruel world

in Relationships March 9, 2021

Lessons from a writer 🧠 The brain First, let’s talk about the brain. Now more than ever, the world can be cruel and stressful. We carry this stress with us into our own relationships. Whether we handle our stress by fighting or by...

How is your sex life going during the COVID-19 year? And what can you do about it?

in Relationships, Sex December 17, 2020

Are you getting into a vicious cycle? For some people, touch deprivation is a real thing and it affects their mood and the immune system. Maybe you become more irritable when not touched on a regular basis. When you are in a bad mood, you may not...

How to dial it down, keep your cool and reduce conflict this holiday

in For Individuals, Relationships November 24, 2020

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?”...

Assessing Anger: An Unmet Need?

in For Individuals, Relationships September 2, 2020

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...

Assessing Anger: What Does Anger Mean?

in For Individuals, Relationships August 28, 2020

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...

How to Manage Stress and Uncertainty with Your Partner During COVID-19

in Relationships April 27, 2020

What can couples in quarantine learn from retired couples? A lot about sharing and balance. In an unprecedented manner, couples find themselves stuck at home together, sharing the same spaces around the clock. That can be stressful and difficult...

Anxiety in Relationships: Does This Scenario Sound Familiar?

in For Individuals, Relationships March 9, 2020

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...

12 Relationship Resolutions to Revisit Every New Year

in For Individuals, Relationships January 4, 2020

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...

Grown Up Love (It’s Not What You Think)

in For Individuals, Relationships November 1, 2019

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...

Money Talk for Couples: How to Discuss Finances

in Marriage, Relationships August 26, 2019

Many couples struggle, fight, and even divorce over money issues. After the honeymoon period, some couples begin to have escalating conflicts regarding finances, debt, investment, or spending or they stop talking to each other altogether about...

10 Relationship Myths That Can Negatively Affect Your Relationship

in Relationships July 24, 2019

We all enter our own relationship with certain beliefs about what a “good” relationship is and how we’re supposed to feel when we’re in one. These beliefs and assumptions not only determine our behavior in the relationship, but...

Don’t Wait to See a Couples Counselor. Here’s Why

in Marriage, Relationships June 12, 2019

More couples are hiring a qualified couples counselor to help them avoid the mistakes of their parents’ generation. Research indicates that with the help of counselors, couples are faring better than a generation ago and divorce rates have...