Six Prayers for Estranged Family Members
Whether it’s due to a tragic event or years of pent-up hurt and unforgiveness, many of us have family members who are estranged from one another. That sibling who hasn’t…
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February 2, 2024: AMA on Secure Relationships
February 2, 2024: AMA on Secure Relationships 10 In a recent interactive session on Facebook, Kimberly Castelo, a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and I embarked on an Ask Me…
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5 Things Never to Say to Your Grandchildren
Grandparents are supposed to be kid experts. We’ve raised our own children and by now should be seasoned and mellowed-out enough to roll with the ups and downs of our…
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Valentine’s Day: The Gottman Way
Valentine’s Day has a negative (and controversial) reputation as an American holiday for its sentimentalism and commercialization. It is an especially sensitive topic in the field of relationship psychology. Despite…
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What Are We Fighting For?
They were perfectly matched in so many ways. She was a young lawyer (land use law) and so was he (media rights). They were both Midwest transplants to Seattle. They…
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3 Must-Read Books in the 2024
3 Must-Read Books in the 2024 27 Embarking on a journey of relationship growth is a commitment to deepening bonds, understanding partners, and nurturing love. As a relationship therapist and…
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Insights from Dr. Stan Tatkin
Insights from Dr. Stan Tatkin 40 In a recent interview, Dr. Stan Tatkin, a renowned marriage and family therapist, researcher, and author of the best selling book In Each Other’s…
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Mean Girls Have Been Around for a Long Time
I saw the trailer for Mean Girls being promoted. Twenty years after its original release, it is now a musical adaptation promising to be a production extravaganza with easy-to-remember tunes…
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What Is Sleep Divorce and Is it Biblical?
Many married American couples envision their marriage bed as a sacred space. It is a place where you can dependably reconnect at the end of the day. If it’s not…
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5 Serious Stumbling Blocks That Damage Parent-Adult Child Relationships
No human being is infallible. As a parent, there will be times when you make mistakes or inadvertently hurt your adult children. However, failing to apologize and take responsibility for…
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