Wake Up Your Relationship!

In today's episode I want us all to look back on some of the challenges that have been posted previously and revitalize our commitment to pushing ourselves to achieve them. These challenges are not just for a moment but to help you create a lifetime skill that will make your relationship easier, as well as your life. People who are able to do these challenges as a regular expression of their b...

Every relationship will show you whether it is healthy or not for you to be in it. Regardless of being friends, family or partner, there are always signs that things are not feeling "right". In this episode let's recap the episodes from season 4 that high light the skills/warning signs you should become able to distinguish so that you can have a happy healthy relationship with everyo...

In today's episode we will be changing gears and moving into the topics of techniques and skills. From season 4 we will be reaping the episodes; Second Chance Technique, The Blank Slate, and Biggest Myth in Couples Therapy. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solel...

In today's episode we will be talking about the importance of change, or really the lack of it. How well do you know yourself and embody your true needs while in a relationship? Lets review the episodes; Don' t Change, Do You Accept Them, Why Are We Together, Unchangeable, Get Comfortable With Being Misunderstood, and Are You Still You? If you would like to learn more about me and my pract...

Let's recap the episodes Social Media Detox, What Motivates You? Rewards or Punishment, Confront Your Victim/Oppressor Dycodamy, and First World Problems. In this episode I want us to think about the topics from season 4 that relate to our self development. Especially in regards to what really is influencing and motivating us. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free...

Once again, today's episode is a call to men for change. I see too many men think that what they do is enough even when their partners are unhappy, let alone being completely miserable. In looking at the episodes; The Three Struggles of Men, Pay Attention, That's Not Reading Minds That's Learning, Confidence, Protect Your Partner, and Sensitivity & Responsibility, we will clearly i...

We are rounding out the final two episodes for season 3 recap! In reviewing this season I put together the episodes; Won't Let You Relax, Pet Peeves, and Make a Better World, because as much as the original episodes may not have been male focused these are topic I think more men should take a second look at. Men have a greater responsibility and impact on things than they often realize or care...

In todays episode we will be summarizing and revitalizing the episodes form season 3 that was all about women! This is for women to always remember to not loose themselves and to not listen to their inner desires. The episodes referenced today are; Learn to Be Spoiled, Don't Be a Martyr, Female Trauma Check-in, and Not A Gold Digger. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice fee...

In today's episode I will be compiling 6 different communication skills I have noted from season 3. The related episodes are; Write It Down, Honesty is the Best, Stop Policing Yourself, Lets Make a Plan, Be Specific When Asking. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega...

In today's episode we will be discussing some topics that when I had originally made the episodes back in season 3 they were about how to be aware of the influence or power that these things can hold on you and by virtue, on your relationship. In this episode I don't want to just stick to discussing the simple side of these challenges but to discuss them as a form of abuse. I have found ab...

Today we are going to talk about some of my more cautionary episodes from season three in regards to dating & marriage. In today's episode I feel the topics are more related to when you are dating or before you are dating than necessarily once you're already married. The relevant episodes in today's episode are; Interested in Polyamory, Healthy & Non-Traditional, Lets Move In,...

In today's episode we will be summarizing three skills from three different episodes from season three. The episodes are; Relationships 101, Traditions, and Modern Marriage. These episodes are a great recap of some skills that I feel work best when already in a married or deeply committed relationship. If you are aren't already married these also work as tips to get you ready and good at e...

I truly believe that double standards are some of the most misunderstood and miss used of all the couples therapy topics. in todays episode I want to appreciate the episodes from season 3 that brought us the beginning ideas that both genders are different and that is wonderful. Episodes referenced: Benefits of Double Standards, Gender Differences #9, Gender Differences #10 If you would like to lea...

Looking back on season 3 I saw a connection to the episodes; Protecting the Follower, Obedience, and Be Nice. In today's episode lets discuss the overarching theme of leadership and obedience and how this plays a role in relationships and how each gender may feel differently about playing one role vs the other. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my we...

Cheating is a very heavy topic because of the emotional damage is does to a relationship. Today we will be referencing back to the episodes: Can You Improve After Cheating, Freedom, I Can Change, and Role & Responsibilities. Listen in to find out why I have selected these recap episodes to join to topic of cheating If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by m...

In today's episode we will focus on highlighting the issues putting other people or in some cases animals before your relationship. Rounding us off with a reminder episode about flirting being a important and easy way to stay connect with your partner, especially if you struggle with putting them before pets/other people. The episodes referenced today will be: Dangers of People Pleasing, Prior...

In today's episode we will be reviewing the episodes from season 3 titled: Signals of Upset "Reactivity", Heaven or Hell, The Power of Thoughts, Mirror Effect. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solely intended for informational and entertainment pur...

In our final episode recap for season 2 we will end off with discussing episodes: Sharing Dreams, Healing One At a Time, Translation Game, Bad Delivery, and Mind Reader. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solely intended for informational and entertainment purpose...

Most of the time our body and mind are telling us a lot of valuable information about our needs and desires. In today's episode we will be recapping the episodes: Importance of Disappointment and The SUPER Power of Judgement. As much as both of these emotions may seem negative I how to remind you that all information your body gives you is valuable and can be used for your betterment. If you w...

We are on the final section for the season 2 recap! In this section we will be focusing on skills discussed from this season focusing on communication. In today's episode we will be discussing the episodes: Power of Over Communication, How to Jump to The End, and How to Take Control of an Argument. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunris...

In todays episode we will be rounding out the relationship section of season 2 recap with some helpful episodes that may not be interconnected as much as simply factual for skills and truths one should know and come to terms with. In today's episode we will be referencing: Happiness is a Bucket, 3 Relationship Truths, and Teacher and Student. If you would like to learn more about me and my pra...

In today's episode we will be discussing the episodes Immovability and You Are My Forever. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding me...

In todays episode, keeping to the theme of episodes from season 2 related to relationship specifically we will be discussing: It Does Not Have to Take That Long, Having a Boring Relationship, Ready for a Baby. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solely intended for...

We will be working on another section of the season 2 recap related to relationships. In today's episode, we will be discussing the corresponding episodes of: Modern Divorce, Outcome vs. Relationship, Reminder, and Love vs. War. f you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega...

Today we will do a simple refresher on the episodes, Therapy Terms and Therapy Needed NOW. The common theme we will see is when people are not able to hold responsible. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes...