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 […]
Using Breaks to Truly Calm Down (video)
Need to take a breather? Whether the kids are driving you nuts, your boss is making you want to pull your hair out, or you’re fighting with your partner, sometimes we just need to take a step back and regroup. In this video, Meagan Restaino, LPC CADC, shows us how to cool down quickly by […]
5 Ways to Lower Contempt and Strengthen Your Relationship!
You remember the feeling, don’t you? You know – the feeling you got when you and your partner first got together. You felt so safe in their arms, and so secure with a simple kiss. You wanted nothing more than to be around them; breathe in their air; dwell in their space; because it felt […]
8 Ways To Get Your Relationship Back on Track, Today!
There is a kindness movement happening in our society now that’s promoting and encouraging people to complete acts of kindness for others. Often referred to as “Random Acts of Kindness”, due to the targeting of strangers, we see these stories on social media, and even on the news, and a lot of times […]
4 Ways You Can Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationship and Beyond!
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 […]
Check Your Facts ( video)
We’re talking about emotional recognition with staff therapist Jazmine Price during this month’s Monthly Therapy Moment. Watch to learn how you can “Check Your Facts”, a powerful exercise and mindset technique that will help you control your emotions while communicating more effectively! For additional help with emotional regulation contact us today to schedule your […]
3 Simple Ways to Avoid Relationship Burnout
Burnout, it’s a term we hear often in our society. You get burned out emotionally, physically, and mentally when we are under excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs often times when you are feeling overwhelmed and drained. It can occur in any part of our lives – at work, at school, or even in […]
4 New Year’s Resolutions to Revive Your Relationship
A new year is almost upon us, can you believe it? Now is the time of the year that I like to advise others to take a look at how the past year has gone, especially if you are in a relationship. Take a look at what went well between you and your partner. […]
Validation is NOT Agreement (Video)
Our Monthly Therapy Moment this month is about validation and how sometimes we may cause others to feel invalidated. This video will give you an alternative way to consider other people’s feelings and avoid that invalidation we inadvertently cause. This is often a tough skill for people to learn. If you are feeling frustrated by […]
Why Anger is Different from Other Emotions
Of all the emotions, anger is perhaps the one that most people have the hardest time dealing with. That’s most likely because anger is not like the other emotions. It is unique. In fact, a 2017 survey by the Mental Health Foundation of 2000 people found that 28% are sometimes worried about the level of anger that […]