Why are we stuck? 

Think about your last couple of arguments with your partner. Do you notice a pattern? It can be easy to get lost in the content of the arguments such as parenting differences, financial woes, and uncompromised sex, but underlying each interaction is…

Today I Marry My Friend

Those sweet words graced the cover of my longtime friend’s wedding program. Yes, she was marrying her friend, her love, the first person she thought of to share good news or heartbreak. But, on this exciting and hope-filled day, the question was,…

Five Realistic Expectations for Couples Therapy

Couples therapy can be a great and significant step in restructuring your relationship or improving your connection, but if you are like many people, you may be experiencing nervousness, intimidation, or feeling generally overwhelmed. Knowing what to realistically expect can help to…

Grief/Loss Around the Holidays

The holiday season is often marketed as a time filled with joy and spent with friends and family. For individuals who have experienced loss, however, the holidays can be a really difficult time and may bring a mixture of emotions that can…

Financial Abuse

Abuse can take many shapes and forms, and one of the lesser known forms of abuse is financial abuse. Financial abuse occurs in almost all domestic violence cases and can be used to create barriers for individuals in romantic relationships, familial relationships,…

Is This Yours or Someone Else’s?

“If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, you might as well not even show up.” Most of us have had a statement that we heard from someone growing up that’s stuck with us. Even…

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