communication skills
Meet a Utah Therapist: Stephanie Benson, LAMFT
Meet South Jordan Therapist Stephanie Benson, LAMFT Are you searching for a therapist in Utah? Our office is here for you. We have over 20 qualified and caring therapists who are ready to help. (Related article: How to Find the Best Therapist for You). So, when it comes to finding the right therapist, where can…
Read MoreSpotting “Green Flags” in Relationship Counseling
Counseling: How to Spot “Green Flags” In Your Relationship If you have been following this counseling blog for a while, you might notice that there is a lot I could write about when it comes to “red flags” (signs that there may be a problem) in a relationship. And that makes sense. Relationships are hard!…
Read MoreRelationship Counseling: How Can I Know If It’s Time to Break Up?
Relationship Counseling: Is This Relationship Worth It? Many clients come to our office seeking individual relationship counseling. If you are in a similar boat, you may struggle to know if your relationship should continue. When is it best to break things off? Or is it worth it to power through the hard stuff? The answers…
Read MoreDebunking Marriage Myths: Counseling is for LGBTQ Couples, Too!
Debunking Marriage Counseling Myths: “Couples Therapy is Only For Straight Couples” By now, you might have noticed that most marriage therapy content online refers to straight couples by default. And when you picture couples who pursue counseling together, you might not picture an LGBTQ couple. Do LGBTQ couples have the same struggles as straight couples? Can…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: Hostile-Detached Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 5: Hostile-Detached Couples Today you will learn about the final common type of couple that seeks therapy. So far, we have discussed the conflict avoiders, volatile couples, validating couples, and hostile couples. And today we will discuss hostile-detached couples. You will learn about what makes hostile-detached couples…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: Hostile Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 4: Hostile Couples So far, you have learned about three common “types” of couples that seek therapy: conflict avoiders, volatile couples, and validating couples. These types are not all-encompassing. But learning about these common types of couples can help you understand why you and your spouse can…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: The Validaters
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 3: The Validaters So far, you have learned about two common types of couples that seek couples therapy; conflict avoiders and volatile couples. Today, you will learn about the third type of couple- the Validaters (source). You will learn the common characteristics and struggles of validating couples.…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: “Conflict Avoiders”
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part One: Conflict Avoiders As you attend couples therapy, you might wonder if you are “normal”. As it turns out, “normal” is hard to define when it comes to couples and relationships. Every relationship is unique. You and your partner will confront individual and unique challenges, and you…
Read MoreCouples Therapy: Avoiding Criticism
Couples Therapy: Criticism If you are familiar with the world of couples therapy, you may have heard of John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen”. The Four Horsemen were trends that Gottman noticed in the couples he studied. And these four trends tend to be able to predict if a couple will stay together or break up. The…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling: How to Get Along When You Disagree
Marriage Counseling: How to Get Along with Your Spouse when you Disagree Disagreements about difficult topics are a common topic of conversation in marriage counseling. If you and your spouse do not see eye to eye on things, positive communication can seem impossible. Disagreements about politics, religion, in laws, and other divisive topics are hard…
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