Communication is the most common issue that brings couples into therapy. Most of us never learned healthy communication skills and it can be incredibly difficult to use these skills when we’re in the middle of conflict. So here’s a few tips that can help keep…
Are you bored with your intimate life and want to spice it up? We often repeat what we think “works” but what we repeat overtime can become boring. When it comes to your intimate relationship, it’s important to communicate openly, honestly and gently to ensure…
Gaslighting can be subtle and disorienting anytime but especially in close relationships. We want to believe in our partner but when being gaslit things are confusing and don’t make sense. It’s a form of emotional manipulation where one person tries to make the other doubt…
Help! We Have Different Attachment Styles — Can Our Relationship Work? (Anxious, Avoidant, and Secure Attachment in Relationships) In the beginning of a relationship, it can feel like you and your partner are so alike—emotionally, mentally, and relationally. Over time, though, many couples realize that…
Privacy vs. Secrecy Reflection Exercise: Part 1: Understanding the Difference Privacy = Healthy boundaries that support autonomy and individuality. Secrecy = Withholding information that breaks trust, safety, or agreements. Part 2: Self-Reflection Questions (Each partner answers individually before sharing together) What does privacy mean to me in…
Couples Intensive Retreats: Let’s revitalize your relationship through focused time, energy and the right tools for you! Couples often face challenges through the years that strain their relationship, leading to conflicts, emotional distance, miscommunication and dissatisfaction. Janelle Washburne’s Accelerated Couples Intensive Retreat program offers a…