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10 Ways You Can Support Someone Grieving During The Coronavirus Crisis
April 15, 2020
pandemic relationships
10 Ways You Can Support Someone Grieving During The Coronavirus Crisis

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for HuffPost. "For someone who has recently gone through a loss, understand that "one of the best things you can do as…

3 Tips for a More Peaceful Roommate Relationship
March 12, 2020
relationships social skills
3 Tips for a More Peaceful Roommate Relationship

3 Tips for a More Peaceful Roommate Relationship Living with a roommate can be great! It can help take off the financial pressure of handling everything on your…

Should I Text It or Say It in Person? A Guide
March 6, 2020
relationships social skills
Should I Text It or Say It in Person? A Guide

We’ve all been there. You need to say something to someone. Set a boundary. Air your grievances. Communicate your needs. But the idea of saying something difficult to…

How to Fight Fair in Your Relationship
February 28, 2020
relationships
How to Fight Fair in Your Relationship

Conflict, in any relationship, is inevitable.  No matter how perfect you and your partner are for one another, no matter how much you love each other, and no…

8 Ways Setting Boundaries Can Transform Your Relationships
January 10, 2020
boundaries relationships
8 Ways Setting Boundaries Can Transform Your Relationships

When you hear the word, “boundaries,” what do you think of? In a relationship context, boundaries are both necessary and helpful. Even though boundaries are a part of…

11 Habits Of Long-Term Couples Who Are Still Excited to Be Around Each Other
December 22, 2017
relationships
11 Habits Of Long-Term Couples Who Are Still Excited to Be Around Each Other

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. "Finding humor in your relationship goes a long way. "Studies show that couples who laugh together often are more emotionally…

11 Interesting Things Happy Couples Often Do Before Bed
December 22, 2017
Habits relationships
11 Interesting Things Happy Couples Often Do Before Bed

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. "As psychotherapist Maureen Werrbach, LCPC tells me, you two should sit down, make eye contact, nod to show you're listening, and ask…

Understanding “Pressure Points” in our Relationships
September 25, 2017
Heidi Kalman pain points
Understanding “Pressure Points” in our Relationships

As a therapist who often works with couples or individuals with relationship issues, it is fascinating to see the patterns that emerge. We all have them. It seems…

Three Ways to Keep Your Relationship in the Positive Perspective
November 18, 2016
relationships
Three Ways to Keep Your Relationship in the Positive Perspective

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for The Gottman Institute. "Positive Sentiment Override (PSO) or the Positive Perspective is something that couples can work on every day. Having…

When You and Your Partner Fight
November 18, 2016
relationships
When You and Your Partner Fight

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "It’s an inescapable truth that you and your partner will argue or fight. Often in therapy, I see that couples…

When You Fight Fairly, but Your Partner Doesn’t
November 18, 2016
relationships
When You Fight Fairly, but Your Partner Doesn’t

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "So you’ve scoured the Internet, read a bunch of self-help books, and even seen a therapist to help you learn…

Are You Turning Towards Your Partner?
November 18, 2016
relationships
Are You Turning Towards Your Partner?

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "...The foundation and inside of a healthy relationship rest on things like trust and commitment, fondness and admiration, turning…