Healthy, secure relationships are built. They don’t just appear out of thin air. Check out this therapist reaction video in which certified Gottman couples therapist, Laura Silverstein, breaks down two movie relationships (one failed, one succeeded.) One of the simplest ways to see a relationship getting stronger (or slowly falling apart) is to pay attention … Read more
There are tried and true strategies that lead to long lasting love and happiness. But the problem is many people think that “working on a relationship” is a difficult and painful process. It doesn’t have to be. I am a certified Gottman Couples therapist who has helped thousands of couples save their marriages. Watch this … Read more
Enjoy These 5 Relationship-Building Games Based on Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Here Is a Video of Michael and Laura Silverstein (two Gottman couples therapists) demonstrating 🙂 Building a strong, loving relationship isn’t just about grand romantic gestures—it’s about the small, everyday moments of connection. Dr. John Gottman’s Sound Relationship House identifies key areas that help … Read more
5 Ways to Refresh your Relationship this Summer – Summer Lovin’ Have you stayed out ’til 10:00 recently? Me neither. And making out under a dock doesn’t seem too comfortable! Seriously, how about just sitting on the dock together and, yes, kissing too ?!? Joking aside, now is a great time to have some fun … Read more
How Do I Fall Back in Love? Are you feeling like the flame in your relationship is flickering or even on the verge of burning out? Don’t panic, because there’s hope. I am a certified couples therapist who has been helping couples fall back in love for over twenty years. In this article, I will … Read more
Are you looking to recharge the spark in your marriage or relationship? A Weekend workshop or Couples Retreat might be the answer you’ve been searching for. You don’t have to spend months in weekly couples therapy. You can transform your relationship in a weekend. How to Recharge Your Relationship in 3 Days Committing to a … Read more
Do you want more positivity in your relationship? The solution might be easier than you think. There is so much talk circulating right now about warnings to stay away from toxic behaviors and watch out for red flags. While it is important to work on the challenges in your relationship, it’s crucial not to focus … Read more
The Field of Psychology is in Need of More Evidence-Based Resources that are Fun and Easy to Read. Self-help advice tends to fall into two categories. 1 – Highly technical writing presented by academics who have spent their careers analyzing data. These books are full of solid advice, but also tend to err on the … Read more
These “elements of style” might just keep you off the couch tonight. “This is just the kind of silly nonsense up with which I shall not put.” Author unknown, but definitely not Winston Churchill. You are an excellent communicator. You read the classics and the poets and are well-spoken and articulate. So it is a mystery … Read more
When people first hear the word commitment, they often think of it in terms of vows said in front of a room full of people. In truth, commitment is incredibly private. Happy couples don’t just say “I do” once; they find a way to reinforce it to one another daily. It happens way before a … Read more