Wake Up Your Relationship!

In today's society, I see a lot of moments where people are expecting a behavior or an experience to come from someone else before it comes from them selves. This is specifically challenging when it comes to couples therapy. If you don't have anything to give or any energy or any willingness to do the thing you're requesting from your partner it doesn't make a lot of sense than asking of them to d...

Todays topic is something that I learned from my own relationship as well as through my years working with other couples. In any argument both of you can be feeling hurt and when we fight to get our needs met we are fighting against our partner needing to get their needs met. In todays discussion I am going to layout a way to break the cycle of hurt by both of you learning to work on arguments one...

The genders have many similarities because of our experiences as humans. However there are still many differences that go unnoticed until it becomes an argument. Today lets talk about one that is a common miss understanding that can happen between a couple.  If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of M...

The first step to making amends or repairing with our partner when something has happened is getting ourself into a place that we are even willing to allow them to help us feel better. Today we are going to talk about what this all means and how the start being aware if you are letting your partner help you or not.  If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by...

When a couple is stuck in a system that is upsetting one of the easiest tips to summarize to change this dynamic is to over communicate. Today we're going to talk about what does over communicating really mean and someways that you can implement that into your relationship. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live o...

In my own relationship as well, and many of the couples I have worked with I have seen a bump in the road that they can experience over something that should be quite a fun experience. All of this can happen over the topic of sharing dreams. Today we're going to go further into what I mean by sharing dreams and ways that you and your partner can navigate this conversation so that it becomes more f...

Welcome to the new season and to the new year. Today I'm just gonna talk with you a little bit about myself and re-introduce you to the podcast. Once agin, welcome to those returning and for those new listeners! Let's start improving our relationship today.  If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of M...

Almost everyone we meet in life well at one point or another be at a different life cycle than we are. Our partner is no different. The only major difference that you will feel is that being at these different life cycles will feel a lot more uncomfortable. Because you will half to live in a system that is moving towards your goals, but also respecting the speed, your partners add to achieve them....

Sometimes we forget that arguments aren't inherently a negative thing. Sure they feel pretty negative when you are in one, but if the outcome is positive can we say that arguments are such a bad thing? Today let's give some credit to the power and improtants arguments bring to our relationships. Having a positive outlook on arguments might just make them better or not be as hurtful also.  If...

One of my favorite analogies on what any relationship should look like. Today lets talk about what does it mean to have a three legged stool relationship! If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription optio...

Todays episode we will be going over the importance of fostering relationship safety and trust through our actions. In any healthy relationship we want the best for ourselves and our partner. But often there are moments were our intentions do not follow our actions, which then leads to uncertainty and distrust. Today let's look at ways we create distrust in their relationships and possible ideas o...

Today's topic is a hard one for many to hear. The topic of responsibility is very multi layered and yet simplistic all at the same time. Let's dive into one of the ways you can consider how you are responsible for the state of your relationship.  If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts...

I think the title says it all, today's topic is my number one tip I've learned from private practice up to this point on how to simply not need couples therapy. There are many points/reasons couples come in but one of the biggest underlying reasons that they are in my office is because of this one thing. Listen in today to find out what that one little trick is to make sure you are trying your bes...

Today we are talking about some more differences but not every couple really takes into account when it comes down to gender and our experiences. The essence of what will be talking about today is having both you and your partner make an awareness that what works for one of you will not inherently work for both of you. And this topic is across the board in your life, in your needs and in your emot...

I like to think we all know that the power of touch can change situations. But sometimes in my work I am reminded that it never hurts to re-introduce us all into what seems like an obvious topic that can be a powerful turning point in any discussion, argument or relationship. Give your partner a hug today and lets see what happens!  If you would like to learn more about me and my practice fee...

Today we are going to talk about a common issue I see in my couples when it comes down to women wanting their partner to help them by making decisions in certain situations for them, and with their best interest at heart This is a deeper topic that has many layers however for today I want to just expose you to the beginning notion that women, in fact, enjoy when their partner helps them by making...

Every couple works differently on how they want to divide up the labor for their house/family. However, it's important to not only divide this labor up but also to respect and trust one another to do their task to the benefit of the family. In todays episode we will be covering the topic of ways couples may be dividing the tasks but not full conquering the team work.  If you would like to lea...

Why does it seem like when you start an argument it can just deviate to a completely different place by the time you are both tired and not even sure what you are talking about any more? Well today I want to talk about a 4 step process to help relive arguments more accurately but also to realize what is the reason we can get lost in an argument. If you would like to learn more about me and my prac...

Both men and women have been deeply traumatized by culture and history. Regardless of where you grew up or how your family tried to save you from these challenges, we are connected to the wider world and have not escaped the imprints of trauma on our life experiences. Today I want to do a small 6 question quiz for the women out there to start checking in with themselves about how and where in thei...

Every couple will do this style of argument at one point or another. In todays episode I want us to talk about what is a Fact Battle and how we can evolve beyond this to get to the Emotional Discussion that needs to be had to stop the cycle of argument.  If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massa...

Sometimes the simplest solution is the most meaningful when it comes to handling our life challenges. Redefining why a couple has conflict seems like an easy and powerful way any couple can move from feeling like they are stuck in a argument laden relationship. Today let's redefining what conflict as the positive potential to mean in any relationship.  If you would like to learn more about me...

Couples come to therapy for a variety of reasons. But when most people think about it they assume a couple needs therapy because they could be wanting to avoid a separation. In todays episode we will be talking about if you are a couple on the edge of leaving your relationship and what are signs you can come back down from that edge to repair your relationship. If you live outside of Massachusetts...

Let’s always remind ourselves of the importance to lead with love when it comes to our romantic relationship. There is never too much love we can show our partner and some couples when they are fighting or figuring out how to navigate difficult moments forget that even small gestures of love can make a huge impact of positivity for the relationship.  If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA...

Today we are going to talk about what exactly I mean by what a “Nice Guy” is and how this dynamic can not play out well in a relationship long term.  If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions. Discla...

Let’s change our relationships by changing what the narrative or personal truth is in our relationship. But first you need to know that you are evening creating one. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.  If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon s...