Selfless Love: Being a Caretaker
I have recently been giving a lot of thought to what it means to be a caretaker, having been one myself at one point in life. Many people would reach out to me asking how …
Helping Couples Heal
Conflict Is a Given If you’ve been in a romantic relationship for any length of time, then you know that some degree of conflict is a given. The issue isn’t whether or not there is …
Relationship Challenges: The Four Horsemen
Understanding the dynamics that can lead to relational distress is an important starting point for improving your relationship. John and Julie Gottman identified four negative communication patterns that can deteriorate the foundation of a relationship …
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling can be a valuable investment for couples who are planning to get married. A couples therapist trained in premarital counseling can help you through this process in the following ways: Build a Stronger …
Love Laboratory
Way back in the 1980s, mathematician and psychologist Dr. John Gottman persuaded the fine folk at the University of Washington to build a little apartment. A little place in the woods where couples could stay …
Bids For Connection
One important factor in a successful relationship is how people pay attention to each other. Choosing to turn towards, rather than turning away or against, each other’s bids for connection help to establish a foundation for …
