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Are You Ready for Couples Therapy?

Are You Ready for Couples Therapy?

Couples therapy can be one of the most transformative experiences in a relationship, but it’s not without its challenges. It requires a willingness to take risks, to be open, and to confront the uncomfortable and ineffective parts of ourselves. Many couples seek...
What is Your Attachment Style?

What is Your Attachment Style?

Do you know your attachment style? Stan Tatkin, founder of the Psycho-biological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) uses terms like “wave” (anxious ambivalent), “island” (anxious avoidant), and “anchor” (securely attached) to...
How to Have a Better Relationship with Yourself and Your Partner

How to Have a Better Relationship with Yourself and Your Partner

I’m here to help you have a better relationship. My name is Teena Evert, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Board-Certified Relationship Coach, and Master Intuition Medicine® Practitioner. I specialize in helping people heal and grow in their primary...
How Trauma Impacts Our Primary Adult Relationships

How Trauma Impacts Our Primary Adult Relationships

How Our Childhood Affects Our Relationships Imagine you’re cooking dinner with your partner, planning to have a nice evening together. But then, your partner does something that makes you feel really disrespected or embarrassed. Without even thinking about it,...
Unlocking a Better Life: Five Keys to Healing and Abundance

Unlocking a Better Life: Five Keys to Healing and Abundance

5 Keys to Healing and Abundance Are you tired of feeling stuck and longing for a better life? Do you find yourself holding back from true healing and prosperity? It’s time to break free from those limitations and embrace a healing journey towards abundance. Here...
How to Choose the Right Therapist

How to Choose the Right Therapist

A Two-Decade Therapeutic Exploration – I recently spoke with a woman who’s been on a long journey with therapy, spanning two decades. She reached out to me, a Marriage and Family Therapist, seeking help for a better relationship with herself and her second...
Essential Steps to Get Ready for Couples Therapy

Essential Steps to Get Ready for Couples Therapy

Are You Ready for Couples Therapy? In the journey of couples therapy, both partners play a crucial role in fostering a healthy and collaborative environment. Here are eight essential readiness steps that both individuals must take to make the most out of their couples...
The Power of Open Communication in Relationships

The Power of Open Communication in Relationships

In the ebb and flow of life, relationships can be a source of immense joy and fulfillment, but they also come with their fair share of challenges. A recent conversation with a friend who experienced the sudden departure of her husband highlighted the importance of...
Rebuilding Your Life After a Breakup or Divorce

Rebuilding Your Life After a Breakup or Divorce

Going through a significant breakup or divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. The emotional toll can be immense, leaving individuals feeling lost and uncertain about the future. However, it’s essential to recognize that this difficult...
Discovering the Power of Compassionate Communication

Discovering the Power of Compassionate Communication

Understanding and practicing empathy, both towards ourselves and others, plays a crucial role in fostering personal growth and self-compassion. Empathy, in its essence, is the ability to listen and connect with our own feelings and needs. When we engage in empathic...