conflict resolution

**This is the fourth blog in a series about the 5 most important qualities I see my successful couples develop, explore, embrace, and live as they heal and create new paths forward. These are the building blocks in their new foundation of deeper connection and…

When I meet with couples for the first time, the session follows the same pattern each time: say hello, review paperwork, and open the floor to sharing what is on their minds. Some people are nervous about sharing, and that makes sense. I’m a stranger…

Probably the most common response I hear when I tell people I’m a marriage therapist is “How do you deal with people screaming at each other? I could never do that.”  I get that. It’s tough listening to that level of upset and distress. However,…