Attunement: Your Relationship’s Superpower!
Attunement, the ability to deeply connect is a powerful tool. Find out how to have emotional attunement in your relationship.
Four Ways to be More Mindful During the Holidays
As we approach the peak of the holiday season, we can take a moment to be thankful for another year and time well spent with our loved ones. The holidays come with wonderful opportunities to slow down and enjoy moments with your family, but they often can come at the expense of your or your partner’s feelings.
Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Fight with Your Partner?
Fights shouldn't ever get ugly, and they should teach each of you more about yourselves! Learn the way to fight the right way with your partner.
HeartMath: Couples Therapy Embraces Cutting Edge Technology
Conflict in relationship causes untold heartache and pain. According to the World Health Organization, the number one killer in the world is heart disease. It’s no great surprise to know that stress is one of the main contributors to this condition.
Election Got You Down? 7 Tips To Staying Connected With Your Partner
During the last few weeks, every person I saw in the Bay Area was clearly impacted in some way by the changes in our political climate. As a couples therapist, I witness the impact of this on people’s intimate relationships.
5 Tips To Survive The Holidays With Your Partner
Do you and your partner fight before a family event? Is there one family member who just sets you off?
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) For Couples
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples is a popular approach to couples therapy that has been validated in research.
The Conflict-Avoidant Couple
We usually think that couples break up when they have too much conflict. But being ‘conflict-avoidant’ could be just as damaging.
Preparing for Couples Therapy
For most of us, going to couples therapy is a big deal. Couples therapy is quite different from individual therapy in that choosing a topic involves two people instead of one.
Appreciating Your Partner Starts Here and Now
By expressing appreciation for our partners’ presence, we can eliminate the everyday monotony and add excitement, awe, and mystery to our relationship.
Why Opening to Vulnerability Improves Relationship
When we step back and take a deeper look at what we are seeking in intimate partnership, many of us find a desire for acceptance, support, and connection.
How to Cultivate the Right Growing Conditions for Your Partner’s Acceptance
Tips on how you can help a partner become more accepting. It can be tempting to think that your partner should accept you without any help.