by Carolyn | Sep 7, 2012 | Conflict Resolution, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Learning to Communicate, Listening, Marriage Counseling
“Inside the heart of each and every one of us there is a longing to be understood by someone who really cares. When a person is understood, he or she can put up with almost anything in the world.” – Ed Hird, Author, Speaker, Minister Couples typically come in to...
by Carolyn | Aug 15, 2012 | Couples Therapy, Expressions of Love, Learning to Communicate, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
Why is it that couples so often wind up arguing over seemingly simple matters? A small comment gets lost in translation and suddenly the tension rises until it becomes an insurmountable barrier to the relationship. “Most fights are really protests over emotional...
by Carolyn | May 16, 2012 | Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relationships
We’ve all been taken by surprise with news of the seemingly “ideal couple” getting a divorce. This unexpected event shakes us up for a while causing one to reflect on their own relationship and to experience a “what if” moment. It often leaves one feeling unsure how...
by Carolyn | Feb 14, 2012 | Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Premarital Counseling, San Diego Workshops
I will be teaching at the Hold Me Tight Couples Retreat Friday and Saturday, June 15 & 16, from 9am-6pm. Are you missing the love, connection and respect that you once had with your partner? Have frustrating and destructive cycles destroyed the passion you once...