Spring has finally arrived and many of us are excited for the warmer weather coming our way

During the winter months days are shorter which results in us getting significantly less sun exposure. This can lead to an increase in the secretion of melatonin, the hormone responsible for sleep. This means that we are more likely to feel tired, lethargic and lack motivation.

spring can be a great time to start implementing new habits because it’s time to start using the energy that we are getting back and get rid of that "blah" feeling. 

Have you ever felt disconnected from your partner? 

Feeling more physically connected can be a bridge to improving that emotional connection as well, and a lot of times, the physicality in a relationship can be a lot less daunting than the emotional. 

Ever sit there and wonder, “how did we get here?”, “how did I change?”, “how did my partner change?” If so; you are not alone!

It’s incredibly common for relationships to evolve and change over time. Sometimes those changes can cause a rift in the relationship and I’m here to help you understand how that may have happened.

Are your reactions to your partner based on assumptions you may have from them based on past behavior?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Robyn Ashbaugh, LMFT explains why making assumptions about your partner based on past behavior may hinder the progress made toward improving your relationship!

Do you want to start couples counseling but fear your partner may be turned off by the idea?

A common statement heard in a therapist’s office is, “We need help, but my partner is hesitant about couples counseling”.

If you feel this way about your partner, know you aren’t alone! There are ways to help encourage a positive conversation with your partner about the benefits of doing couples counseling together.

Do you ever feel like the trauma you've experienced in life has taken a toll on your relationship with loved ones?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Jazmine Price, ALMFT gives us 3 tips on how to manage trauma in relationships.

Technology is incredible and has really come a long way over the last decade! “The Little Mermaid’s” Ariel would be very jealous of how many “gizmos” we have these days. 

However, with pros, usually come the cons we must acknowledge which are the disadvantages of such easily accessible gadgets that we have and how they can impact social and romantic relationships with others

Do you struggle with how to work through conflict when fighting with your partner?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Irene Schreiner, LMFT gives us some tips on how to work through your "flooded" emotions to pull yourself out of a fight with your significant other.

Do you struggle with how to bring up the topic of sex with your partner without hurting their feelings or starting an argument?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Robyn Ashbaugh, LMFT gives us some tips on how, when and where to bring up the topic of sex so you can effectively discuss the topic with your partner and address what you like or dislike when being intimate with one another.

Now that we've started a new year, let's make it a priority to find better ways to resolve conflict with your partner!

In this month's Therapy Moment, Jazmine Price, ALMFT gives us 4 tips on how to fight more fair and to better resolve issues with your partner.

Did you know that leading with "soft emotions" can help you better connect with your partner during times of conflict?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Irene Schreiner, LMFT teaches us the difference between soft and hard emotions and explains why soft emotions allow others to move closer to you during times of frustration.

Couples often begin therapy because they feel like their sexual intimacy is in a rut. They complain that they have grown apart, that they are not feeling loved, or that they do not feel important to their partner. They worry that they will never return to how they “once were” early on in their relationship and question how to rebuild their sexual intimacy after what feels like a dry spell.

Arguments and disagreements happen! But they don't all need to be painful or keep you stuck. There are effective way to resolve arguments with your partner? Check out this video from Solid Foundations therapist Robyn Ashbaugh, ALMFT where she talks about one helpful tip to make conflicts with your significant other more productive and help you reach resolution quickly.

Couples who begin therapy typically do so in an attempt to make progress on an existing issue within their relationship, oftentimes something related to communication (or lack thereof!), or arguing (or doing it too frequently!).  They come into therapy asking questions like “Do we fight more than we should?”.....”What’s normal?”....”How often do other couples fight?”

Move over Man-Cave and step aside She-Shed....in this month's therapy moment, Irene Schriener, LMFT is introducing us to the We-Nook!

Get the scoop on this sacred space for you and your partner, and learn how you can create one TODAY in this video. (Hint: No trips to Home Depot required - it's easier than you think!)

If you and your partner have a We-Nook or a similar space, we'd love to hear about it! Share the details or your photos in the comments below!

Do you find yourself in defense mode often? If so, you're not alone! Being on the defensive is more common than you might think, but having the ability to recognize it AND the tools to combat it will make a world of difference!

In this month's therapy moment, Breanna Mann, LMFT breaks down what defensiveness could look like for you, and teaches us how to combat defensiveness to become better communicators!

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!

Have you ever gotten into an argument with your partner that you later looked back on and felt shame or embarrassment over? You know, the ones we regret because they are over something so petty or small? From raised tension and stress within your relationship, to even questioning the reality of the relationship (and your sanity!), seemingly small yet frequent arguments can have a rather large impact on an otherwise healthy relationship.