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Setting Expectations in Relationships Through Couples Therapy

Every relationship comes with a set of expectations, spoken or unspoken, that shape the way partners interact. Over time, if these expectations remain unclear or mismatched, they can lead to misunderstanding, frustration, and emotional distance. Couples therapy provides a structured environment where partners can openly discuss their assumptions, desires, and boundaries. In a supportive therapy…

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The Liberation in Awareness: How Therapy Expands Our Freedom to Choose

The Liberation in Awareness: How Therapy Expands Our Freedom to Choose Have you ever caught yourself repeating the same destructive pattern in relationships, wondering why you keep choosing partners who hurt you in eerily similar ways? Or found yourself exploding in anger over minor frustrations, only to realize later that your reaction had little to…

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Listening to what is not said

Vervewell's David Hooper, LPC, discusses non-verbal delivery and interpretation A game changer for communicating with our people. Listening to What is Not Said Every time we talk to someone, we communicate in multiple languages. For example, you may be familiar with the concept of body language, and the way a subtle eye roll can…

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Respecting yourself invites others to do the same.

The most respectful thing you can do in your relationships? Draw a line. Setting healthy boundaries not only draws a line, but also shows respect to all involved. What are healthy boundaries and why are they important? How can we generate healthy boundaries and build respectful relationships? Boundaries typically differ from person to person. They…

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When “I’m fine” means anything but…

 let's change that In our relationships, communication is the key to connection, understanding, and intimacy, but sometimes couples experience challenges that can hinder their ability to communicate effectively.  This is where using couple’s therapy as a tool can be a game changer. One of the greatest benefits of my work with couples is the creation…

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