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I contributed to the following Everup.com article about how to give an effective apology: ““An apology is really just you accepting some responsibility for your part in the argument,” explained Danielle Kepler, LCPC, a clinical therapist based in Chicago, IL. “It shows you care about the relationship and that you recognize what you may have done wrong.” […]
I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about ways to avoid criticism, one of John Gottman’s 4 Horsemen: Erase the words “always” and “never” from your vocabulary. “Saying your partner ‘always’ does something or ‘never’ does something will most likely get them on the defensive quickly. This turns your complaint into a character flaw […]
I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about common fights couples tend to have before a breakup: The “I’m sorry you feel that way” fight For an apology to mean anything, it has to be genuine. When you tell your spouse “I’m sorry you feel that way” after you get into a heated […]
I hear these comments fairly often in my practice: “I’m not good at dating,” “I never know what to say” or “I can’t get past a 2nd or third date.” I also hear from my couples that their date nights are “boring” or “lacking connection.” Dating isn’t so much about what you say, but more […]
I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post on how to avoid Gottman’s 4 Horsemen patterns that eventually ‘kill’ your marriage: Criticism: Think about what’s really bothering you before criticizing your spouse. “Before approaching your partner, take a few moments to figure out what the issue you need to bring up actually is. […]
Have you ever had a conversation with a significant other, a co-worker or a relative and thought “well, that could have gone better…” I know I have! It’s hard bringing up issues with people; maybe that’s why so many of us keep our feelings to ourselves and do not share them with others. Based on John […]
Today marks the one year anniversary of starting my solo private practice. As I reflect on this past year, I really surprised myself at the risk I was willing to take and the new found confidence I now have in myself. Early on in my career as a therapist, when asked if I was going […]
What would you say if I asked you to describe how you felt about your partner in the beginning of your relationship? Would you remember positive memories of getting to know each other? How you felt excited just to speak with him or her on the phone? How you felt nervous and giddy to see your partner […]
I see this time and time again. A couple will come into my office and tell me that they feel like they don’t even know each other any more, that they feel like “roommates,” or worse that they aren’t even friends. Sadly, this is a very common problem with couples that have been together for […]
When couples seek counseling they often have questions about my style of counseling as well as my beliefs about relationships and divorce. I recently got asked what my stance is on divorce. Meaning am I for, neutral, or against divorce. My stance on divorce would depend on the specific couple. As a couples therapist, I like […]
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