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The Power of a Single Word

Words are very powerful. Say something mean and hurtful in anger and it may be difficult to take back or …

By Amy Sherman

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA , LMHC| 3 min read

Mindful Communication as the Foundation for a Happy Marriage

We have all heard horror stories of couples that degraded into roommates, passing each other silently in the hall on …

By Dr. Candice Creasman Mowrey

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPC-S| 3 min read

The Key to Judgment-free Communication: Mirroring, Validation and Empathy

Your partner voices a complaint. How do you hear it? How do you respond? Granted, it can be difficult to …

By Marcie Scranton

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT| 2 min read

4 Types of Destructive Communication

Couples communicate in different ways. However, often they communicate in ways that are destructive to their relationship rather than constructive. Below …

By Gerald Schoenewolf

Psychoanalyst, Ph.D. | 5 min read

Ways to Grow in the Art of Communication

In my job as a therapist, people often ask me “Can you help us?” This question often comes up when …

By Barbara Kapetanakes

Psychotherapist, PsyD.| 6 min read

When Your Spouse Won’t Talk

“Can we talk?” This is a familiar statement among couples. Communication is important in any relationship, whether at home or …

By Gerald Schoenewolf

Psychoanalyst, Ph.D. | 5 min read

8 Essential Tips to Communicate and Connect with Your Partner

All couples seem to want the same thing from their intimate relationships. They want to be inspired, connected and excited …

By Mary Kay Cocharo

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Certified Encounter-centered Couples Therapist| 4 min read

Creating Safe Spaces: Marriage During Pregnancy

For most couples, the relationship begins long before the pregnancy. While this is not always the case, there seems to …

By Sylvia Smith

Expert Blogger| 5 min read

“Stop Talking to Me Like That!”

I have been working with couples on communication skills for many years. Helping people talk together more successfully and feel …

By Gail Desilets

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT| 4 min read

Five Dos and Don’ts for Effective Communication in Marriage

Effective communication in marriage is arguably the prerequisite for fostering any relationship. Communication is occurring all the time in marriage …