by steveseliger | Apr 23, 2021 | Couples Therapy
Agreements for a Healthy and Sustainable Relationship Healthy, vibrant, nurturing, intimate relationships are supported and sustained when each partner can say: I can be my honest authentic self with you. You listen to me. You understand me. You accept me for who I...
by steveseliger | Apr 23, 2021 | Couples Therapy
The 5 essential elements of a healthy relationship Two of the most frequently asked questions I get as a relationship therapist are, “What makes a relationship sustainable?” and “How do I know my relationship will last?” In my experience, all the skills necessary to...
by steveseliger | Apr 23, 2021 | Communication, Couples Therapy, Sexual Intimacy
Eight Intimate Conversations To Have With Your Partner Want more intimacy with your partner? Plan a special date, but instead of heading for the bedroom, snuggle on the couch, perhaps by candlelight, and fall into one of these great conversations. Simply learning more...
by PCSCreative | Apr 20, 2021 | Communication, Couples Therapy
Communicating effectively when emotions run high Casual conversation, playful banter, passionate exploration, are all fine and fitting communication styles as long as both participants are relatively calm. This changes the moment someone begins to get upset. In a...
by PCSCreative | Apr 20, 2021 | Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Emotional Flooding: Old Brain Vs. New Brain Virtually all the damage that takes place in relationships happens in unhealthy conflict – fighting and arguing. If an argument gets hot enough we are likely to say things and do things that are destructive – damage that...
by PCSCreative | Apr 20, 2021 | Couples Therapy
What is a healthy relationship? The focus of my work with couples is to help them build the healthiest relationship possible. Toward this end, I hold a high standard. For me, simply staying together till death do you part is by no means a singular sign of...
