Couples Counseling
Maybe you’re a new couple that wants your relationship to thrive. Or perhaps you’re in a long-term relationship that’s going through a difficult stretch and you’re worried about drifting apart.
If you find yourselves in either of these places, couples counseling may be right for you.
It’s no secret that we bring our separate relationship histories, good and bad, into our current partnerships. The good news is that injuries both old and new can be healed by nurturing healthy, loving interactions. At The Couples College, we will help you build or recapture the experience of having each other’s back. Equally important, we will provide you with the skills you need to listen to each other deeply in order to create a space of true, lasting intimacy.
We will teach you how to:
- Communicate with affection
- Create a stronger bond
- Learn to fight fairly
- Practice true forgiveness
- Perfect the art of compromise
We are here to help!
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November Couples Tip – 7 Relationship Books to Help Couples Build a Stronger Connection
By Hope Reese There’s evidence that strong relationships are central to our happiness and well being. But getting along with others is complicated, and maintaining healthy romantic partnerships in particular can be challenging. Therapy can help couples examine “the dance, the pattern, the cycle, the choreography” of their relationship, but it’s not accessible to everyone, said […]
October Couples Tip – The Key to a Happy, Stable Marriage
By Rhaina Chohen Ms. Cohen is the author of “The Other Significant Others:Reimagining Life With Friendship at the Center.” When Bert Ellison experienced intense mood swings, the first person he turned to was usually not his wife but Dan Driscoll, his close friend of more than two decades. During the first year of his Ph.D. […]
September Couples Tip – Watch out for this common intimacy killer
By Jancee Dunn A few years ago, Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist in Santa Barbara, Calif., noticed an interesting pattern among her clients in long-term relationships: They would complain that their partners only touched them to initiate sex. The gesture, a back rub or a playful grab, would make them flinch. This was so prevalent that Marin, […]
August Couples Tip – Emotional Intelligence: How We Perceive, Evaluate, Express, and Control Emotions
Is EQ more important than IQ? By Kendra Cherry, MSEd Kendra Cherry, Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.” Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS Emotional intelligence (AKA EI or EQ for “emotional quotient”) is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions […]
Can you be TOO close in a relationship? – June Couples Tip
Is there such a thing as being too close to your partner? The short answer is yes – watch this video for the long answer! You’ll discover: The critical difference between closeness and intimacy. How to navigate the balance between closeness and distance in relationships. Why some of us crave so much closeness, and where it […]
4 Mistakes Couples Make When Discussing Money – May Couples Tip
By Catherine Pearson I like talking to my husband about a lot of things, but money isn’t one of them. Most of our conversations about spending go something like this: We lament our credit card balances. We grumble about child care costs. Then we retreat until the next bill arrives or tax season shines a […]
Affair Recovery – April Couples’ Tip
Recovering from an affair can be a long and difficult process for couples. But with dedication and effort, it is possible to rebuild trust and move forward in a stronger, healthier relationship. Here are some tips for couples working through the aftermath of an affair: 1. Take Responsibility The person who had the affair must […]
March Couples Tip – March Is The Most Likely Time That Couples Break Up, So Here’s Some Dating Survival Tips
by Grace Bradshaw Statistically, March is apparently the peak time of the year that couples break up, or apply for a divorce. Y I K E S. Because as if we already didn’t have enough stress to deal with? Technically, there seems to be two big periods in the year. Around now/March, and around Christmas/December. The […]
February 2024 Couples Tip – ROMANCE
Romance is an important aspect of a healthy and thriving relationship. Here are some tips for couples looking to improve their romance: 1. Make Time for Each Other Couples should make time for each other and prioritize their relationship. This can mean setting aside time each week for a date night, turning off electronic devices and […]
January 2024 Couples Tip Annual Relationship Review
The energy of the new calendar year brings with it the desire to begin anew and the hope that through reflection, review, and intention, we can find more meaning, connection, and joy. Couples that regularly assess their relationship constructively are more satisfied and intimate. By doing an annual relationship review, we can reassess and commit […]
