Archive for category: Couples Therapy

25.082016July 21, 2016

On The Defense

Gary wanted Emily to take off the Friday before a Monday holiday. Since it was difficult for Emily to do so, she took off Tuesday...

18.082016July 21, 2016

Love Languages

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling

I recently read the book The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. This book has useful concepts for couples. Love languages are the ways...

11.082016July 21, 2016

Let’s Start Over

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Relationship Counseling

When a couple escalates, they are in conflict and unlikely to resolve issues. If a couple starts a conversation with a negative statement, the likelihood...

04.082016August 4, 2016

Just Be Kind

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Relationship Counseling

In Dr. John Gottman’s Love Lab, he discovered that happy, successful couples have a strong friendship system. The partners know each other’s world, feel fondness...

28.072016July 7, 2025

I Hear What You Say

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples TherapyTags Communication, Complaints, Responses

Healthy, successful couples are able to manage conflict. To improve managing conflict in a relationship, Dr. John Gottman suggests being aware of harsh startups and...

21.072016July 21, 2016

I Can’t Imagine…

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling

Maryanne and Don were deciding whether to have a baby. Maryanne wanted badly to have children and Don was clear that he didn’t. This is...

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

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling

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...