Building a Strong Financial Partnership — Start with Meaning, Mindset & Structure Money isn’t just practical—it’s personal. It carries stories from our childhoods, echoes of past struggles, and visions of the future we...
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These are some of the most common sources of tension in relationships—but they don’t have to be. For couples, managing finances together is about more than numbers. It’s about communication, trust, shared meaning, and alignment...
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“Perspective influences belief and belief influences behavior.” This statement has been on my mind lately. It’s not a groundbreaking concept, but it’s a timely reminder, especially with the recent election season and the holidays just around the...
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It’s increasingly common for couples to find themselves with opposing political views. While political differences can be challenging to navigate, they don’t have to divide a relationship. In fact, differing perspectives can serve as...
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With Halloween approaching, scary costumes, movies and decorations are all around. Yet most of us aren’t afraid that there is a monster under our bed or a boogie man in the closet. As adults many of our fears become much more realistic and...
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This article gives a brief overview of trauma responses and ways to reduce and manage these responses to improve overall well-being and support recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD). If you or someone you...
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I have a challenge for you…skip your New Year’s resolution, because if you accept my challenge, you will already be about 6 weeks into making a huge difference in your life and relationships. Now here is where I should insert something clever or...
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In early October of 2001, after the world was forever changed by the devastation of September 11th, the last living thing was found under the 3 billion pounds of wreckage of the Twin Towers. A worker noticed a small branch coming up from...
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Selfies galore and seeking affirmation via social media, it seems the whole world is suffering from narcissistic behavior. However, being self-motivated, self-focused or even putting yourself first doesn’t make you a narcissist. Narcissism is a...
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If you could have know how to do something better at the beginning of our relationship what would that have been?
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There are several different styles of communication, yet some approaches work better with our partner than others. Which of these communication styles do you and your partner get into? Style 1: Partner 1: What shall we do for the holidays?...
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The process of finding a therapist is no easy task! This is even more the case when clients belong to minority groups or are different from other people for various reasons. “Different.” That word that distinguishes someone from someone else...
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