After attending the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington DC, I came away with some very important and research supported “tidbits” from some of the top thinkers in couples and relationship health...
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Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
3 Tools for Your Marriage Toolbox
Marriage should not be easy. Holding this belief system can put undue stress on married couples whothen also might be more inclined to give up when times get rough. The good news is that most people are willing to put...
Have You Watered Your Relationship Garden?
As many of us prepare to gather our most important relationships together to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’d like to share with you a few thoughts on creating the best possible relationship between you and your...
The Relationship Check-In
Relationships need nurturing much as a garden needs tending. Particularly if you’re in a long term marriage, it’s far too easy to let the hustle and bustle of family, jobs, socialobligations and life in...
Practicing Empathy with your Partner in an Argument
Most simply stated, empathy is the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes – and also the willingness to respond to the person’s needs. It’s one of the most important components of a happy...
Key Insights | Couples Conflict : Stop Blaming Your Partner and Own Your Role
“If she didn’t act like such a brat I wouldn’t blow up!” I hear this kind of statement in my couples counseling practice a lot – and I understand how easy it is for people to slip into...
How to Manage Difficult Emotions in Your Relationship
Did you know that mindfulness can be a powerful tool in your relationships – intimate or otherwise? Consider for a moment the last time you were significantly emotionally triggered by someone. You may have been...
5 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage
A happy and healthy marriage is one of the most rewarding experiences people can have. We are born into this world seeking to attach and bond with others so it makes sense that a quality connection can be such a...
Key Insights | Couples in Conflict : Learn to Fight Fair in Your Relationship
Conflict is a part of life – and often time relationships. The question is whether you can successfully get past the conflict and through to the other side. Resentment is toxic to relationships and lack of...
3 Tips to Rev Up Your Marriage
So your marriage is feeling “blah?” Rest assured, it’s perfectly normal for marriages to feel deflated and need some extra attention every now and then. After all, we have family, social obligations...
