Rachel is looking for emotional support from her sometimes dismissive husband, Rob. Rob tended to say, “You’re fine,” when she shared something emotionally upsetting. She...
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08.052024April 25, 2024
Scorecards
Tasks in a relationship don’t have to be equal; they just need to be fair. Scorecards are used when a couple tries to prove they...
01.052024April 25, 2024
Needs & Impact
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage CounselingTags Assumptions, Communication, Expectations, Needs
Erin and Jeff had two young children and were frequently in conflict. Now a stay-at-home mother, Erin expected Jeff to know what she needed. For...
14.022024December 15, 2023
No Recourse to Clarity
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Clarity, Counseling Sessions, Couples Counseling
I was now meeting with Paul and Jessica every 3 months and in their last session, Paul was reflecting on what they were doing differently....
07.022024December 15, 2023
Profound Simplicity
If you want to be a better person, there is no better place to work on this than in your relationship. Every day, you can...
31.012024December 15, 2023
Formula for Success
By jayme welchIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Anger, Communication
When Alyssa feels unimportant, she gets angry, but her husband, Dave, experiences her anger as an attack. Instead, now she will tell Dave that she’s...
24.012024December 15, 2023
Heating Up
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags personalities, Reactivity
Some folks are microwaves—they heat up quickly but cool off quickly. Others are ovens—they gradually heat up but need time to cool down. These personality...
10.012024December 15, 2023
Into the Future
Criticism erodes relationships. Being mindful that your words are non-critical is a key to success. If your partner reacts or responds defensively to your words,...
06.122023September 13, 2023
Better Versions
Drew is in his early forties, and Kristine is in her late thirties. Neither has been married before. They have been together for 2 years...
29.112023September 13, 2023
What Would Have Worked For Me
In our couples counseling session, Tom began to tell Ally what she should have done in a particular situation. I interrupted him and asked him...