Wake Up Your Relationship!

This episode I will be making a major critique on my original episodes from season 2. The episodes referenced today will be, How Fast Can You Progress and Evolution Never Ends. I warn you now, that this will be a strong critique not only of the soft stance I took in the original episodes but also of partners in general. For the women listening to this episode, know that I will be asking for a lot...

Looking back on season 2's gender episodes, today we will be talking about the last three episodes that reflect some key differences that make a big difference in a couples success. Specifically episodes, Right Guy, Right Girl and Even Playing Field. I will not simple be restating these episodes but adding a simplification of these topics that have become even clearer as I have been working wi...

Gender and dating are inseparable. What one gender thinks, feels and expects in not inherently what the other does as well. In today's episode we will focus on Dating as an experience that more people should view through the lens of their gender and the gender of the partner they are looking to have. For that we will be looking at the episodes Male and Female Role Models, Chivalry, and Dating...

Today we start the next section for season two recap. This section will be about the Gender Differences. Specifically in todays episode you will be seeing a summation of all the season two Gender Differences episodes as well as the episode called Incompatability or Normal. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  Disclaimer: T...

On the theme of personal well being as couples therapy, in today's episode we will be highlighting episodes from season two that focus on your personal intentionality when it comes to your interactions with your partner. The episodes referenced will be Being Open to Repair, What You Give is What You Get, and Lazy Brain. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop...

This is the first summation of season two. We finished season one last week. And to kick us off we are back to personal development as the core topic. In this episode will be doing a theme episode around personal happiness. The episodes that will be mentioned are, I am Happy But You Are Not and Make Yourself Happy. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my we...

I still use these Formulas in my practice. I find that they are not only simple to show the point of couple conflict as well as being tried and true. For this episode's we will be reviewing the formulas of: The Three Legged Stool, Emotional Bus, Formula for Forgiveness, Fact Battle vs Emotional Discussion, Coming Down From The Emotional Edge, and 4 Step Conflict Guide. If you would like to lea...

The episodes talked about in today's episode are: You Are Responsible, Commitment, Everyone is a Child on the Inside, Understanding Why You Are Dating/Married, and finally The Narrative On Your Relationship. Additional suggestions to look back on when it comes to the topic of commitment, I suggest looking at episode Top Tips on How Not to Need Couples Therapy. If you would like to learn more a...

If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  In today's episode lets recap season one episodes: Words We Use, Two Can Be True, It Won't Always Be Fair, and Actions Speak Louder Than Words. Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn L. Ortega is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a su...

In today's episode, we're gonna summarize the episodes from season one that are more specifically about the men. Some of the episodes that this will be summarizing will be Fact Battle versus Feelings, Nice Guys, Take Her on Dates, Tips for Men and Two Can Be True. Like the episode for women I think this episode is not only good for men to hear, but also women to learn about their man. So,...

Continuing in the gender difference section of season one, I'll be highlighting the episodes I feel reflect more focus on the woman's needs. This episode is not strictly for women, but it is about women. I think both men and women can take something from this episode so everyone is invited to listen in. The episode is being discussed, Female Trauma, Help Her Make Decisions, Tips For Men, a...

Our next section is about understanding the differences that play a huge role in our dynamics as romantic partners between men and women. In this episode we will highlight the episodes Gender Differences parts 1-4. 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 intende...

Today is the final part of the new self section of season one recap. The episodes involved are, Why Are You Dating?, Why Do You Need Alone Time?, Narrative on Relationships, Divide and Conquer, Don't Deny Problems, and Give and Take. 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. O...

Today we're starting the next section of season 1 recap. This is going to be a two part section, about the different episodes, summarizing the importance of knowing your partner. In this section will be bringing up the episodes Disappointment Between The Couple, Mindreading, Give and Take and finally Accepting Differences . If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to...

The final part of the Self Work section of Season 1 is ending with refreshers on episodes, You Are Responsible, Negative Talk, and Words We Use. You would be surprised how many people make it to couples therapy not prepared to face their faults in adding to the downfall of their relationship. In today's episode lets refresh our memories and focus on what some elements of personal responsibilit...

Continuing our theme of Self Work, this episode highlights Season 1 episodes, Commitment and Why Are We Dating/Married? Many people are in relationship but have spent no time thinking why they are. This may seem like a silly thing to think but it has profound answers and can make your partnership one of true bliss or endless torture. Let's challenge ourselves again in this episode to do the wo...

Welcome to the fifth season of Wake Up Your Relationship! In this season I will be doing something different from all my previous seasons. If you are curious to know, listen in to this intro episode and I will explain the plan. If not, no worries, I will just see you in the next episode! If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org....

The theme for the first three episodes of this new season is Self Work. In this episode, you can't possible start the conversation on self work without first touching on mindset and positivity. In a summation of Season 1 episodes, Happy, Emotionally Leaning Back, Gratitude and Lead with Love, we will cover a wide variety of points that all lead us back to how crucial your happiness/positivity...

In today's episode, let's talk about the importance of not suffering through relationships when there are avenues of assistance, you can tap into. As a therapist I am biased to this advice, but even if you're not talking about couples therapy, there are always many different resources for anyone struggling with anything to get help. Relationships can be fixed even in tough times if peo...

In today's episode, I wanna talk to you about a technique that is best for people who already can regulate themselves in arguments. If you think as soon as an argument starts, you cannot cool yourself off without taking a break. This technique might not be for you. But if you do think that you can do that and it takes a while for you to heat up then this is a great way to circumvent a long arg...

As relationships grow, sexual consent seems less of an issue in healthy relationships. But in today's episode, I wanna make the case that even in the healthiest of relationships it is important for you to be building a mindset around consent for any level of intimacy. All longterm couples will go through various stages of life. These stages of life will bring about different levels of stress. As i...

Because all people are fundamentally different from one another, our minds, and our thoughts don't always hear or understand the same way. This truth of human existence is not in line with what most of us have been taught about "true love". In today's episode lets talk about the importance of figuring out what miss understanding are important and which are not. Even more importan...

Many men in relationships, currently struggle with understanding where or how to build personal confidence when it comes down to being a great partner. This is more than just feeling safe in the relationship this is I understand my purpose and can it achieve it successfully. In today's episode, I want a breakdown ways that men can build confidence and what are the key factors make up confidenc...

All couples at some point run into a conflict pattern that will highlight an issue that the two of you haven't resolved. Either this is because of both of you or just one of you, having not felt with the deeper underlying issues that make this pattern repeat itself. In today's episode I want to talk about ways you can start to notice if you have a conflict patter and how to start piecing t...

We all want to be valued. Women especially want to be desired and respected. Having both of these seems to be given to only some women. But is that really true? In today's episode I want to make an argument that being a High Value Woman is actually simpler (maybe more difficult) then we all are making it seem. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my web...