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How Shared Goals Can Strengthen Your Relationship
All couples want to feel close. Common goals for couples therapy are to reduce conflict and improve communication. But what comes after that? One of the key findings from Dr. John Gottman's studies is that setting goals in a relationship can lead to the ultimate stage of connection: a sense of shared meaning.
Why Teens Talking About Mental Health on TikTok is a Good Thing
These days, teens can tap on an app, swipe through a few videos, and find an almost endless source of support regarding mental health topics. While parents may be apprehensive about teen social media use, the ability for teenagers to connect with others about their mental health can actually be a good thing if approached with the right mindset.
What To Do When Someone Sets a Harsh Boundary With You
How to respond to harsh and unreasonable boundaries.
Setting Healthy Boundaries This Holiday Season
Tips on setting healthy boundaries over the holidays from a therapist.
Holidays as a Couple: A Guide to Love, Negotiations, and New Traditions
A therapist gives advice about how to communicate with your partner around the holidays.
The Sound Relationship House: How Therapists Help Couples
Therapists at Laurel Therapy Collective use the Sound Relationship House model to help couples reduce conflict and build greater affection.
What’s the Difference Between Boundaries and Barriers?
The foundation of a boundary is a loving thing. Setting a boundary is saying “If you’re there and I’m here, we’re good.”
Therapist Advice: It's Good To Laugh In Therapy
If we’re examining humanity, it stands to reason there would be plenty to laugh & cry about. There’s also research behind why laughter in therapy is a good thing.
How Do You Start Your First Therapy Session?
As you approach your first therapy session, it can be helpful to think about the issues you want to discuss. Here’s a helpful guide.
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