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Helping couples uncouple well. 💔

in Marriage, Relationships, Separation & Divorce June 13, 2022

Designing the future with creativity and an open mind. When it comes to uncoupling, one size does not fit all. I want to tell you about some non-traditional ideas to help couples uncouple well. Many couples who decide to separate or divorce often...

Two poems for the New Year

in For Individuals, News & Inspiration, Relationships January 4, 2022

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...

How do Find Qualified Help for Your Relationship during a mental health crisis?

in Relationships, Services October 27, 2021

Finding a qualified counselor to help you with your relationship isn’t always straightforward or easy. Couples often contact a therapist in times of distress and may decide to see the first therapist who has an opening. And these days, there...

What do successful relationships and successful businesses have in common?

in Relationships July 7, 2021

The leaders have a vision for the future and meet regularly to plan how to achieve their goals. 😉 Most couples stop thinking critically about their relationship after the initialhoneymoon stage. When they start living together or they get...

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...

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...