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Blog Posts About Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
View our collection of blogs on couples, marriage, pre-marital, & relationship therapy. From strengthening your relationship to improving communication & more.
Mental Health
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
What is Love-Bombing? Top Signs To Look For
“You are the best thing to ever happen to me. I can’t imagine my life without you”. Your first reaction to this statement may be, “how sweet”! Yet, there could be a darker side to these compliments. The gifts, time, and dedication may start off feeling wa...
November 21, 2024
Trauma
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
What is Trauma Bonding? Signs To Look Out For
Trauma bonding occurs when an intense emotional connection forms between an abuser and the person they are abusing. These bonds are often rooted in cycles of abuse, followed by periods of affection or relief, making them difficult to break. People caught...
October 15, 2024
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
How Couples Therapy Can Help Even Healthy Relationships
When you're in a long-term relationship, it's natural for communication to falter and for you and your partner to feel stuck at times. With the demands of work, kids, household chores, and daily responsibilities, maintaining a deep connection can become c...
August 21, 2024
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
Dealing With Your In-Laws
When you get married, you are not only marrying your partner but also marrying into another family. When a couple maintains a good relationship with their in-laws, they have extra support from people who genuinely care about their well-being. However, it ...
January 09, 2024
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
Home for the Holidays: A Guide on How to Cope with Family Gatherings
Family gatherings and holiday traditions can strengthen bonds and relationships. They can be a time of connection, joy, laughter, and celebration; however, not everybody has that experience. Facing various expectations during holiday gatherings can be str...
December 06, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
How to Make a Safety Plan for Domestic Violence
Love is respect. However, not all actions that are perceived as love are respectful. If you have found yourself in a relationship that doesn’t feel safe or gentle, please keep reading. As a Couples Therapist who has witnessed disrespect in relationships ...
November 28, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
A Complete Guide to Setting and Enforcing Boundaries
Know your Boundaries! Set Boundaries! Enforce your Boundaries! We hear this all the time. The word boundary has become a buzzword in recent years. I often find in my clinical practice that clients who are overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly worriers also...
August 09, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
How Group Therapy Can Foster Healthy Relationships
If you are unfamiliar with group therapy, you may be wondering if it is the right choice for you. However, there are numerous advantages to this form of therapy. Group therapy has many benefits. It can help us increase our social connections and improve r...
May 03, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
Signs You Are in a Codependent Relationship
February is Relationship Wellness Month. In my previous blog, I discussed the signs of healthy traits in a relationship. It is also important to be aware of traits that are not healthy and can hinder a relationship. In some relationships, partners may hav...
February 15, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
What Healthy Relationships Look Like
February is Relationship Wellness Month. When we think about healthy relationships, we often think about them in the sense of romantic relationships. Relationships can also refer to our friendships. Healthy relationships help us to grow and flourish. We ...
February 08, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
Exploring Non-Monogamy and Polyamory
We’ve grown up with the same fairy tales, movies, and books where the main character finds their “one true love” and lives happily ever after. While monogamy currently serves as the cultural standard, it is certainly not the only model for modern relation...
February 01, 2023
Couples/Marriage/Pre-Marital/Relationship Therapy
Coping With Financial Stress in a Relationship
The 2022 APA Stress in America Survey indicates that 87% of Americans are experiencing high stress related to inflation, housing costs, and increased prices of other everyday items. This is the highest it has been recorded since 2015 and is steadily incre...
September 16, 2022
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