by Sharon Wagner | Apr 23, 2024
Image via Freepik Empty Nesters’ Route to Fulfillment As children leave the nest to pursue their own adventures, empty nesters face a new chapter in life. While the transition may initially feel daunting, it presents an opportunity for personal growth,...
by Marilyn halls | Apr 15, 2024
Many couples tell me that money discussions often get heated and escalate very quickly In such situations, behaviors that Dr. John Gottman dubs “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (“Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt and Stonewalling”) come into play and suggest a...
by Marilyn halls | Mar 15, 2024
Improving Your Communication Using a Positivity Approach Dr. John Gottman studied communication and interaction patterns of couples in the “love lab” he established at the University of Washington in Seattle. Here couples came to a bed and breakfast type setting where...
by Marilyn halls | Mar 14, 2024
Improving Your Communication Using a Positivity Approach Many couples struggle with communication issues. In my practice I hear comments such as “When we try to address a serious topic such as in laws, disciplining our children or getting them to finish their...
by Sharon Wagner | Mar 9, 2024
In our fast-moving world, stress has become an omnipresent aspect of everyday life. It shapes our experiences, impacts our well-being, and challenges our mental health. Yet, understanding and effectively managing these stressors is not just a necessity but a skill...
by Marilyn halls | Mar 1, 2024
The desire to improve your relationship is important for the mental health of couples. Hardly a human being alive couldn’t benefit from these helpful tips for healthy and happy relationships based on the research of John Gottman Ph,D. Let’s start, shall...
