One of the most important contributions from Dr. John Gottman’s research is his concept of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These are the communication...
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09.062016May 31, 2016
Masters of Relationships
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Relationship CounselingTags Disasters, Masters, Positive Statements, Responsibility
Dr. John Gottman’s research identified two different forms of relationships – Masters of Relationships versus Disasters of Relationships. The Masters were relatively happy and the...
02.062016May 31, 2016
Making Relationships Work
Dr. John Gottman, Ph.D. is the nation’s foremost leader in marital research and therapy. In the next series of blogs, I will share his research...
26.052016March 31, 2016
Thanks for Sharing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Appreciation, Communication, Counseling Process, Criticism, Listening
Couples counseling is designed to create a safe environment for couples to be more emotionally open with each other. As couples feel safe to disclose...
19.052016March 31, 2016
Suspend Indefinitely
Brendan was at a party when a friend asked, “How come you’re not drinking?” Brendan said, “Feb 4th would be a year and then I’ll...
12.052016March 29, 2016
Pacing and Spacing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Indiscretions, Timing, Trust
Joe had a long history of one night stands, which his wife Claire discovered a couple of years ago. Joe has been in individual and...
05.052016March 29, 2016
Let Me Give You An Example
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Control, Criticism, Defensiveness, Escalation
It was Friday night and Dave and Amy were planning to go out to dinner with one year old Ava. Amy was commuting home from...
28.042016March 29, 2016
Intimate Friends
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Defensiveness, Emotional Support, Listening, Vulnerability
Ken and Erin were progressing nicely in marriage counseling. They were addressing the major issues in their relationship. In a recent session, Ken noticed that...
21.042016March 29, 2016
I Didn’t Know
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Accusations, Communication, Disconnected, Feedback, Feedback Loop, Listening
Liz and Joe came to marriage counseling to address a number of issues. Their most pressing issue was a friendship that Liz developed two years...
14.042016March 29, 2016
Getting Over The Past
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Defensiveness, Listening
After months of marriage counseling, Jennifer now felt supported by her husband Sean when she talked about Will—her adult son from her first marriage—who struggles...