by Kat Willardsen | Mar 11, 2026 | Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling
When conflict happens in relationships, it’s not because the two people in the relationship don’t love each other. More often, it’s because one person feels unseen or unheard. This can lead to irritation, sarcastic comments, defensiveness, and dismissive responses. It...
by Joel Wallis | Feb 12, 2026 | Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Personal Growth & Healing
“I just need to trust them again.” It’s a phrase I hear often in therapy, especially when working with couples. And it’s usually followed by a pause. When I gently ask, “What would that look like?” the answer is rarely clear. Trust is foundational in relationships....
by Jen Paschall | Dec 11, 2025 | ADHD, Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling
When Stress Makes Old Patterns Show Up… The holiday season tends to amplify everything: joy, pressure, expectations, family dynamics, and emotional reactivity. For couples navigating ADHD in the relationship, this time of year can also magnify old patterns, the...
by Tiffany Russell | Sep 30, 2025 | Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling
“Validation” has become one of the most common pieces of advice in couples therapy. Everywhere you turn, people are told: Just validate your partner. The intention is good. Partners want to feel heard and understood. But here’s the problem: validation, as it’s usually...
by Jonathan Marchant | May 2, 2025 | Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Therapy Tools & Techniques
Dreams Within Conflict: The Gottman Method for Deeper Understanding When we think of conflict in relationships, we often picture disagreements over chores, money, or parenting styles. These topics can feel frustrating, repetitive, and sometimes impossible to resolve....
by Jen Paschall | Apr 10, 2025 | Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Self-Esteem & Confidence
How often do you find yourself saying “sorry” for things that don’t truly warrant an apology? Many of us over-apologize out of habit, even when we haven’t done anything wrong. While apologizing is essential in situations where we’ve caused harm, excessive apologies...
