In a long-term relationship, it’s normal to periods where you don’t feel as connected. One of the leading approaches to fostering strong relationships is the Gottman Method, based on these seven key principles.
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All couples need to have the foundational skills taught by Gottman Method in order to have healthy marriages. If you’re considering couples counseling in Ohio, here are some essential tips for making the most of couples therapy.
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Announcing our lineup of January 2025 virtual workshops, facilitated by licensed mental health experts. We hope to see you soon!
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Conversation starters for setting holidays boundaries with your partner this season. Remember - every yes to one thing is a no to something else. Boundaries can help you and your partner protect your relationship, emotional energy, finances, and overall wellbeing.
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Family dynamics can add another layer to holiday tension. It’s one thing when it’s your own family, but it’s another when it’s your partner’s family, especially if those relationships are unhealthy or strained. Navigating family dynamics can be especially tricky during the holidays, but here are some steps to preserve your peace, and your relationship.
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Couples therapy is good for helping partners build friendship and shared meaning, improve connection, and healthy conflict management. However, not all couples should go to therapy. When is couples therapy contraindicated? And what to do instead.
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As holidays fast approach, I wanted to share some thoughts and strategies for managing all of the juxtaposing emotional experiences and extra stress this season may bring.
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These well-intentioned clichés may sound comforting at first glance, but they oversimplify the complex process of healing and can invalidate the experiences of individuals struggling with trauma and PTSD.
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Would you be surprised if I told you that even if your therapist doesn’t accept insurance, that your insurance company may cover all, or a portion of your therapy services? Out of network benefits pay the client back for services, instead of paying the provider.
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6 Reasons it's worth it to skip using your insurance for mental health treatment.
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We invite EMDR trained therapists working toward EMDRIA certification to drop into one of our 90-minute EMDR consultation groups before the end of the year.
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Sea Glass turned 4 years old this summer! (Can you believe that?! Some days it doesn’t seem real to me.) I wanted to celebrate our birthday with you by doing what I sometimes call a “4x4.” Here's 4 fun facts, 4 things I'm thankful for, 4 ways we've grown, and 4 things I've learned.
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Research shows four distinct patterns of unhealthy communication can predict the end of a romantic relationship. Being able to identify “the Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse” in your own communication is the first step towards replacing these patterns with healthier communication skills.
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If you're on the hunt for a therapist, you may be feeling stuck or unsure of where to start. Chances are if you’re searching for support, you’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling in some area of your life and this process can sometimes feel like one more hurdle to healing. We get it. We’re here to guide you through the process. Here are five steps to finding a right fit therapist…
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It’s our mission to empower people to heal from trauma and cultivate healthy relationships. Announcing our lineup of spring 2024 virtual support groups and workshops, facilitated by licensed mental health specialists. We hope to see you soon!
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Did you know that before I was a counselor, my first career was in event planning? Fast forward 10 years: I’m so excited to come full circle and announce that Sea Glass is hosting our first two mental health workshops in a few weeks, and I’d love for you to be there!
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Today’s post is a little more on the personal side. I’ve been keeping a secret for a while - I was asked to be a guest on The Healing Art of Being You podcast to talk about sex therapy from a Christian perspective! And the episode dropped last week! I love the title they came up with for our episode: “Divinely Designed for Pleasure.”
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. However, it often goes unnoticed or misdiagnosed. But how does something that is both so common and serious get overlooked so often?
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In the realm of relationships, it's crucial to recognize the ways in which we may inadvertently sabotage our own connections. Sometimes, our own behaviors and patterns can undermine the love and intimacy we desire.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition that can manifest in various ways. While many people associate PTSD with flashbacks and nightmares, there are several unexpected symptoms that often go unrecognized.
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