Just breathe. In for four, hold for four, out for four. Repeat as many times as needed. This is one of the simplest methods to reduce stress and anxiety, and get back in control of your emotions and behavior. Studies show that just 10 minutes of meditation a day, or even in-the-moment-meditation (or breathing), can Read More
Author: Tressa Gibbs
1 simple thing you can do to make your marriage better-today!
This is not going to be shocking. This may step on your toes. And it’s really so simple to do Put down your phone. This is the complaint I keep hearing from couples in counseling. “She is always on her phone.” ” He’d rather be on his phone than talk to me.” ” We’re Read More
Do you want your marriage to go from good to great?
We get oil changes every 3-6 months to keep our car running well. Hopefully, we get physicals just to check in on our overall health and see what changes we may need to make. Why don’t we do this for the most important relationship in our life? I am offering a tune-up for marriages! I Read More
Weekend enrichment for therapists
My friend and colleague, Kelly Borque, LMFT, and I are excited to offer a retreat for therapists and their spouses. A place to experience what you give your clients, and see first hand what itR… Source: Weekend enrichment for therapists
5 ways to have more intimacy in marriage (or how to be more than roommates)
5 ways to have more intimacy in your marriage (or how to be more than roommates): 1- Take off the emotional armor- There are times you need to protect yourself from getting hurt so you need to put up a wall or put on “emotional armor” to avoid “wearing your feelings on your sleeves” (board Read More
I could never tell her that!
So many men feel that they cannot share their struggles with their wives. Their inadequacies. Their failures. And often, unfortunately, they’re right. Maybe he’s shared that he’s worried about his job security, and this causes his wife to worry and add pressure, and so he decided it would be better to keep that to himself. Maybe he shared that he Read More