Dr. John Gottman, the founder of The Gottman Institute in Seattle, has proven that there are four communication styles which are extremely destructive to relationships. These patterns of interaction are Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt. If these styles persist in partnerships, it could mean divorce or separation. Knowing what they are and being able to […]

  The problem with keep score in a relationship 12/28/2016 By: Jennifer Seip, LMFT Have you ever lived with a partner? It’s a lot easier to spot troublesome thoughts and behaviors when you have to face the same person every day. Not only does time spent with that person usually increase, but now you have […]

Learn how to think more positively with reframing Reframing: How To Change Your Perspective 3/15/16 By: Jennifer Seip, LMFT, MA   Imagine yourself waking up in the morning after a bad nights’ sleep. You have to go to work and deal with a problem that occurred the day before. At 6pm, you get home and […]