by Sasha Cory | Dec 7, 2020 | Couples/Marriage
We have learned about what healthy boundaries are, and that boundaries start internally rather than externally. We have also learned that in some families, healthy boundaries are difficult to maintain, due to a variety of issues. Our final discussion topic regarding...
by Sasha Cory | Oct 19, 2020 | Couples/Marriage
In the previous article on Boundaries, we learned that problems with boundaries can begin with attachment issues in our family of origin. Our family is where we learn about relationships and begin to develop our identity. Many things can affect a family’s ability to...
by Staff | Sep 7, 2020 | Couples/Marriage
What images come to mind when you think of boundary setting? Most people think of symbols such as a fence (or possibly even a brick wall if you are thinking of more unreasonable people in your life). In practice however, healthy boundaries are actually a much more...
by Rod Mills | Sep 9, 2026 | Couples/Marriage
In couples’ therapy, there are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse that lead to relationships ending. These include Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Research has shown that these have negative impacts on a couple’s ability to resolve conflict and...
by Keeley Fritsch | Jul 20, 2026 | Self-Care
One of the most overlooked aspects of emotional wellbeing is intentional self-care. Many people recognize that self-care is important, yet they often treat it as something to do only after responsibilities are completed. In reality, self-care should be approached with...
