[VIDEO] Certified Relationship Specialist, Donna BE, with BEing There Counseling talks about what to expect in couples therapy.
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Lazy Questions
[VIDEO] “How’s it going?” Lazy questions like this probably sound pretty common and familiar, but they invite lazy answers. When this kind of mindless interaction becomes the foundation for relating to your partner, disconnection ensues. Dr. Daniel BE talks about how learning to ask real questions can create healthy relationship dynamics.
Continue readingYou CAN Make It Worse
[VIDEO] There is no problem so bad that you can’t make it worse. How people respond to personal conflict often makes a bad situation even worse. At BEing There Counseling, we provide training in the emotional skills needed to successfully navigate even the most stressful relationship challenges.
Continue readingHoliday Conundrum
[VIDEO] The holiday season presents conflicting choices about how to navigate social engagements and social distancing. Intricate problems like these are topics well-suited for discussion with your therapist. Therapy is a process of training—training which includes the skills needed to feel confident and grounded in navigating choices that arise in all areas of life.
Continue readingBlowups
[VIDEO] Some couples experience chaotic cycles in their relationship in which periods of calm alternate with sudden blowups. Partners in this cycle often seem oblivious to their issues with each other until they create extreme conflict. Dr. Daniel BE explains how he teaches couples to identify early emotional cues and address relationship issues in a healthier way.
Continue readingWho’s to Blame?
[VIDEO] Have you ever grumbled, “She drives me crazy!” or “He makes me so mad!”? When feeling high levels of anxiety, stress, or insecurity, it’s common to want to lash out and blame your partner. Dr. Daniel BE of BEing There Counseling explains how exploring the roots of your experience and understanding who is responsible for what can help to create the trust and connection you want with your partner.
Continue readingWhen Priorities Change in a Relationship
[VIDEO] While it is natural for priorities to shift and evolve over time, couples often feel that they are drifting apart as their individual priorities change. Maintaining healthy, open communication is critical to keeping a relationship strong. At BEing There Counseling, we help guide couples to learn tangible skills for working through all forms of relationship issues and discover the profound opportunities for mutual growth that come from a committed partnership.
Continue readingGetting More Out Of Therapy
[VIDEO] Therapy can help you to address and resolve not only the immediate problems affecting your relationship, but also the underlying issues. The relationship experts at BEing There Counseling can help you to develop healthier long-term patterns for creating true intimacy with your partner.
Continue readingShowing Up Is Not Enough
Any athlete knows that showing up to the game is not enough to win: They have to have their head in the game, and apply their full effort and focus in order to play skillfully and effectively. This article talks about the importance of doing more than just showing up in a relationship. Start learning the emotional skills needed to be fully engaged with your partner and create exceptional relationships.
Continue readingCan We Talk?
Romantic relationships have undergone a revolution in the last twenty-five years. This short read explains the shift away from romance-based relationships into a data-driven era. Whether your romantic relationship began online, through social media, or in real life, everyone needs emotional skills to create true intimacy.
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