Bad relationship habits, difficulties and pain occur in all relationships. They are impossible to avoid. This is why we need to learn about, and practice, time-proven principles to address recurring relationship issues.The following list of seven bad Read More
22 Jun Talking About Sex is Intimate
Talking about sex can be more intimate than having sex.The most important part of cultivating a healthy sex life is talking about a healthy sex life. The Gottman Institute’s research shows that among couples who can’t comfortably talk about sex with Read More
16 Apr How to Make Intimacy a Daily Practice
Real intimacy is a daily practice. It is a deep engagement with the whole “dance” that couples do together. Basically it's just like learning to dance, when we must learn and practice new steps so we can move more easily through the three phases Read More
26 Feb What Makes a Good Psychotherapist?
What Makes a Good Psychotherapist? https://danielmintie.com/what-makes-a-good-psychotherapist/In exploring the question "What Makes a Good Psychotherapist?", I’m excited to have been interviewed by Daniel Mintie about my article in Skeptic Magazine Read More
16 Jan Making Sure Your Relationship Will Flourish
Estimated reading time: 5 minutesInstead of making New Year’s resolutions, why not use January for making sure your relationship will flourish? The start of the year is a good time to refocus on your relationship vision, take stock, Read More
19 Dec Helpful Holiday Season Relationship Tips
The holiday season is upon us. However you choose to celebrate it, our culture is full of ideas about what to give to others. But how do you give to and nurture your intimate relationship in ways that don't require spending money? Even though Read More
06 Nov Cracking the CODE of Your Intimate Relationship
Cracking the code of your intimate relationship means learning about emotions. Emotions are core to human interactions. They provide the code, the key, to successful relationships. Emotion regulation and self-soothing skills are essential if you want Read More
06 Sep Five characteristics of relationship success
Certain characteristics and attributes increase the likelihood of relationship success. These characteristics are learnable and teachable. They are skills that a well-trained couples counsellor can teach you.1. Be self-awareTune into Read More
04 Jul Managing the Reactions of Your Inner Child and Outer Child
The reactions of your Inner Child and Outer Child aspects arise from the hurt, neglected or wounded parts of our selves that require understanding, support and healing. Because these aspects of our psyche are scared and angry, or feel vulnerable and Read More
03 May Get Clear on the Myths About Sex
There are so many myths about sex, that it’s hard to know where to begin to debunk them. Sex is much more than people imagine. It’s about connection, pleasure, play and curiosity. It’s about talking, sharing, being vulnerable, balancing safety with Read More
