The Relationship Thermostat- Why Adjusting the Temperature Early Can Save Your Relationship Later

Communication During Coronavirus: Listening and Learning

 Communication affects how safe and secure we feel in our relationships as well as our level of intimacy.In the Coronavirus era, many couples have been confronted by an all-new dichotomy. We are home more often and physically closer than ever before, but we’re...
The Relationship Thermostat- Why Adjusting the Temperature Early Can Save Your Relationship Later

Conversational Boundaries without Stonewalling

Difficult conversations can lead to flooding. Here are steps to remain calm while staying present for    yourself and your partner. Anna Aslanian, LMFTNovember 12, 2020 Difficult conversations can lead to flooding. Learn how to set conversational...
The Relationship Thermostat- Why Adjusting the Temperature Early Can Save Your Relationship Later

Holidays, COVID-19, and Addiction Recovery: Now What?

Partners need to address how they need to address how they will integrate recovery into couple family life and specifically, manage the holiday season.   As the holiday season draws closer, families are faced with the uncertainty of how exactly these...
The Relationship Thermostat- Why Adjusting the Temperature Early Can Save Your Relationship Later

4 Mindful Listening Principles to Better Navigate Conflict

 By Gillian Florence Sanger,  The Gottman Institute, September 30, 2020Disagreements are an inevitable component of all relationships. No two people are identical in thought and belief patterns, regardless of how similar they might be. Even in the strongest...