A few weeks ago I returned from a trip to Granby Colorado, where I volunteered at a Project Sanctuary retreat. Project Sanctuary is an organization that provides therapeutic retreats for military families.This was such an incredible experience for me. I was eager to get outside…
The past two and a half years have been a challenging time for all of us, but for couples who have managed to survive the pandemic together, congratulations! You’ve likely been through a lot, and it’s worth taking the time to reflect on your journey…
Soooo, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This holiday brings up many different and conflicting feelings. Our culture definitely wants us to celebrate it in order to feel loved or significant. But we all know that the security of our relationships doesn’t come from…
“What does empathy look like in a relationship?” “Why can’t my partner just listen to me?”“Isn’t ‘just listening’ doing next to nothing for your partner? It feels demeaning or dismissive if I don’t offer a solution. But if I don’t keep their worries under control, won’t…
Recently my husband and I have been attending a parenting program from Terry Real. I’m not sure how often he runs this program but definitely keep an eye out for the next time he offers it here. It has been an enriching program where we…
I’ve heard it said that we don’t need more talkers, we need more listeners. With everything we are dealing with these days and leaning on our partners for, this couldn’t be more true. Do you ever have a long, difficult day and can’t wait to…