For Christmas last year, I gifted my husband Dr. Alexandra Solomon’s book, “Love Every Day.” (Sidenote, this was also, unabashedly, a gift for me.) We’re doing our best to keep up with the daily reflections and we’re each keeping a journal with our comments, questions, and favorite quotes as we go along. Today I was
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“My partner and I have been fighting a lot lately. I feel like there’s something going on between us and there’s no intimacy, physical or emotional. But we’ve been together almost ten years. There are some things that really challenge me about my partner, but I really don’t want to leave. Is there a way
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As I make plans for the holidays, I am feeling anxious about conflicts that might happen. There are family members that I do want to spend time with, and part of me is excited. But when we disagree or butt heads, the conversations can get intense. How can I have a more peaceful time? We
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How can deepening my emotional vulnerability transform my relationship? We have some dysfunctional dynamics, like power imbalance and judgement, I’d like to address. Can couples therapy help us? Maintaining a balance of power, open communication, and acceptance of emotional vulnerability is essential for building a healthy and fulfilling relationship. When one partner feels they have
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In the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more therapists offering virtual therapy and teleheath. But will virtual therapy be as helpful as in-person therapy? The therapists and coaches at Capital Crescent Collective hear this question often. This is a very common question! For years, tools did not exist to provide reliable telehealth services,
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We can all use guidance to improve our listening skills! In this post, Dr. Emily Cook shares three helpful resources if you’re seeking to be a better listener.
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Dr. Emily Cook is a featured contributor to this January 2019 article on Huff Post
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In his first blog post, Brian Livelsberger explains why he only recommends 80 minute appointments for couples: research shows that fewer, longer appointments produce greater gains than shorter, more numerous appointments
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2019 is here and my partner and I really want to make relationship resolutions, but we keep getting stuck! We have tried in the past to come up with New Year Resolutions, but we never end up following through. Any tips for how we can start the year off right as a couple? The start
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You and your partner decided to seek couples counseling, found a therapist, and made your first appointment. Now what? Your work begins before therapy does
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