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Not Feeling the Love? How to Navigate Valentine’s Day When It Feels Hard
Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? If you’re struggling with loss, loneliness, or relationship disappointment, you’re not alone. While the world celebrates romance, this holiday can bring up grief, frustration, and longing for many. Instead of dreading February 14th, discover self-care strategies to navigate the day with kindness, from avoiding social media comparison to treating yourself with compassion. Plus, explore meaningful ways to celebrate love—whether through self-appreciation, friendships, or acts of kindness. Read on for expert insights on how to make Valentine’s Day feel less painful and more empowering.
5 Common Reasons Why Couples Go to Therapy: How an Expert Therapist Can Help
5 reasons why couples go to counseling. Couples enter counseling for various reasons but they all have one thing in common; pain. Once a couple has spoken to a therapist and they’ve scheduled an appointment, they breathe easier again. Now, someone else is in charge of fixing it.
Why You’re Listening All Wrong in Your Marriage
Early in a relationship/marriage we listen with an intention to hear. We hang on every word and breath. We ask gentle questions that are meant to improve connection. If the relationship continues, we feel accepted. Eventually though, we stop hearing and revert to listening.
Surviving an Affair: The Wounding Party Needs to Become a Marriage Rebuilder
Surviving an Affair. This is not for the faint of spirit. With the right attitude repair work can begin immediately to save a marriage. The wounding marriage party must put their feelings aside and focus only on the feeling of their wounded spouse. Don't blame or bob and weave. Start the marriage repair right away with coming clean.
5 Steps to a Joyous Thanksgiving Day
4th of July Fireworks – No Party for Veterans with PTSD
Happiness = Goals With A Soul
What if we have it all wrong; setting our goals early in the hopes that when we accomplish these things, we’ll feel a particular way. Instead, what if we sat down and really thought about how we truly, deeply want to feel in the different areas of our life.