Growth is a personal journey, a unique expedition for each of us. Within the context of your  life, it can look like a changed behavior, new actions, or increased insight. 

But growth isn’t always a linear progression along a neat and tidy path. Often, it requires us to step into discomfort, to confront the unfamiliar, and to challenge the status quo of our lives. 

Yet, within that discomfort lies the potential for transformative growth, leading us to discoveries that leave us feeling more fulfilled and alive than ever before.

Mindfulness is a hot topic currently! Have you been confused or need clarification on what this means? 

By definition, mindfulness can be best summarized as, “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s mind and awareness on/in the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. It is used as a therapeutic technique” 

Now, how do you “do” or achieve this state of mindfulness?

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Do you find yourself comparing your relationship to those you see in the movies?

Maybe you have expectations of your partner based on some of your favorite romantic fairytales.

In this month’s Therapy Moment, Irene Schreiner, LMFT sheds light on some of the relationship myths that exist and explains how real life relationships should be viewed differently!

You may be asking yourself, why a relationship therapist is talking about the importance of being a whole person, and not a relational topic like affairs or how to communicate better. 

Well, in my years of being a therapist one of the major themes that continues to show up that keep people stuck in their relationships is people’s inability to spend the appropriate time needed to do the work to be their best selves.  

Have you ever heard the saying “To love others you must first love yourself”?

The existence of the “honeymoon” phase is one of the most commonly denied or unacknowledged phase in relationships.  We know it exists, and we know that we’re likely to exit it eventually (especially if we’re not proactively working on ourselves and our relationships!), but new couples deep in the throws of the honeymoon phase are usually the first to deny its validity.  

And honestly - it makes sense.  When we’re in the beginning stages of a new relationship, we’re excited!

Boundaries are often thought of as imaginary lines or bubbles surrounding us that we prefer for others not to cross.  While that’s true to an extent, boundaries within your relationship are much more comprehensive.  We have been trained to believe that if we have to set boundaries in our relationships, then we are creating a wall between us and our partners. That’s simply not true! When done well, boundaries are essentially just healthy "rules" that can actually help bring you and your partner closer together.  In this article, we’ll look at 4 ways you can set healthy boundaries in your relationship that will benefit both you and your partner!

We've all heard of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you'd like done to you.  But what if we told you that can actually land you in trouble when it comes to your relationship?   In this video, Irene Schreiner breaks down the Platinum Rule, including actionable tips that will help you adjust your perspective and strengthen your relationship with your partner!

The “D” Word; We’ve all heard it.  Most of us have supported friends or family members through it.  Maybe you’ve even gone through this terribly difficult transition on your own. Divorce.

Divorce is no easy feat.  appointment today!

What do lawyers and couples have in common? Are you guilty of bombarding your partner with questions you already know the answer to, to try and prove a point? Check out this video from Irene Schreiner at Solid Foundations Therapy to learn how you can recognize and redirect these negative behaviors while communicating with your partner. Your relationship will thank you!

Check out why Irene Schreiner, LMFT things that asking the question "how was your day?" actually lowers your ability to connect and what you should be asking your partner instead.