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Finding a Therapist: Some Tips to Help You Get Started

If you have made the brave decision to begin the process of therapy, one of the hardest parts of the process can be finding a...

What Are Your Values as a Couple?

Values are what we believe are important and should be prioritized in our lives, and many of us do our best to try to live our lives in a...

Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Cost a Thing

Self-care has become a popular topic in media and elsewhere, and with that has often come the misconception that engaging in self-care...

Setting Conversations Up for Success

We’ve all been there – we want to talk to a family member, significant other, friend, etc. about something important, and possibly...

The Power of Curiosity

If you Google the definition of curiosity, you will find some variation of “a desire to know or learn something”. What would it be like...

Health is More than Just the Physical

When you think about taking care of your health, what first comes to mind? For many people, physical health is the first thing they think...

Setting Boundaries Around Your Time (And Who You Spend it With)

The phrase “setting boundaries” is talked about often - but what does it mean to set healthy boundaries around how you spend your time?...

Hidden Issues: What Are You Really Arguing About?

Do you and your partner continue to have the same argument over and over again and seem to get nowhere, no matter how hard you try? For...

Simple Things Couples Can Do to Grow Closer

When couples are still in the early phases of a relationship, it can seem effortless. But once that phase wears off, the truth is,...

Exploring Your Authentic Self

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, authenticity is the quality of being “true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character"....

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