What should couples do when they have different visions for the future? We asked the experts to weigh in by Sarah Barness | Sep 17, 2024 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships Whether it’s about location, career goals, kids, religion, money, or something else, realizing you and your partner have different visions for the future can make you question everything. It can cause you to worry about whether or not you truly belong together or if you can have “it all”. And…
Self-worth vs. self-esteem: What’s the difference? by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Mar 17, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement There are many closely related “self-” words including self-worth, self-esteem, self-respect, self-value, and so on. But two appear to mean virtually the same exact thing: self-worth and self-esteem. If you have self-worth, this means that you value yourself – you believe that you’re a good person who is worthy of…
The Gottman method: How does it work? How can it benefit my relationship? by Helen Massy | Oct 9, 2020 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Relationships Every relationship runs into conflict: Sometimes we’re able to work through these conflicts quickly and effectively, but in some instances, we struggle to find that common ground. When conflicts are left unresolved, this can prove extremely stressful and have many negative effects on the relationship. External influences can also have…