1. Create Rituals of Connection What are rituals of connection? Dr. John Gottman discusses the importance of creating ways to connect to each other. Creating rituals is important because it creates a commitment to each other; our rituals form a spoken and unspoken agreement to come together and honor the relationship, creating an intimate connection …
This week is my birthday week and so I thought I would write about celebrating life. This year marks a year of growth and change. I have been so thankful for all the ups and downs in my life, and the lessons and gifts that came with those ups and downs. Today’s is a short …
What are your hopes and dreams? And, when was the last time you and your partner talked about your hopes and dreams? These are important questions to ask. Why? Because talking about your hopes and dreams is a big part of how you make a connection in your relationship. You might be asking what does …
What is self-love? I often get asked this question.Why do people think self-love is the answer to my pain?How can self-love help me heal?Isn’t self-love selfish?These are some of the other questions that come up when the topic of self-love comes up. Clients often ask me to describe what self-love means. I often receive questioning …
As the 4th of July approaches, I thought I would focus on family time, rituals and traditions. The 4th of July is a celebration of the birth of our nation and our independence. For the most part, we get together with friends and family, celebrating with our traditions and, at the end of the night, …
