Oftentimes couples love the idea of date nights but struggle to find ideas for fun and inexpensive things to do. Following is a list of 50 ideas for inexpensive dates in and around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Enjoy!
Read MoreTherapy is too often viewed as something we do when we are experiencing problems—work to do when there is a problem to ‘fix’. Perhaps approaching couple therapy as a ‘wellness visit’—a commitment to the health of a relationship rather than as a last-ditch effort to save a dying relationship, might be a more sensible approach.
Read MoreOur mental health is simply another facet of our overall health, but too often, long-standing misconceptions about therapy and the people who seek therapy keep individuals from getting professional help when it would be very beneficial. In an effort to raise awareness and shed some light on the truth about therapy, following is a list of some of the more common misconceptions and myths I’ve heard in my practice.
Read MoreAt one time or another, we have all probably been somewhat more self-centered or really wanted to have things go our way. That’s pretty normal. So what makes one person self-centered and another narcissistic?
Read MoreTherapy will only be a good investment for your relationship if you are willing to put forth a significant and conscious effort. It will require you to complete homework outside of session—taking what you learn in session home with you and diligently practicing new ways of communicating with your partner.
Read MoreIntimacy cannot exist where there is dishonesty and secrecy. Reestablishing trust after an affair calls for honesty—a willingness on the part of the person who has been unfaithful to admit responsibility for their behavior and to get clear about their commitment to the relationship. Is this easy? No, but it is a necessary part of healing and strengthening a relationship after infidelity.
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