Nourish Life Counseling

08/29/2022

Remember in all of the hustle and bustle of back to school, to slow down, be present and soak in those tender moments with your children and family. Life happens way too fast. ❤️

08/25/2022

So true 🥺

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04/06/2022

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 No shame in the marriage therapy game!

Rough patches can be the catalyst for you to grow and learn about each other. This may sound idealistic or even unimaginable, but it can happen if you decide the relationship is worth the work. Certified Gottman Therapist Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT outlines five steps to take during a rough patch: https://bit.ly/3j4Z7oW

This post is not meant to address situations of abuse. Social media is not a substitute for individual support.

04/01/2022

01/27/2022

We are wired for connection. We crave closeness, intimacy, and attachment. Sometimes through past experiences or upbringing we may not have had our attachment needs met so we sometimes struggle to connect with others, even our partners.

Emotional safety, vulnerability, and trust are some of the things needed to start creating connection.

01/24/2022

When you feel heard and appreciated by your partner, you’re much more likely to repair during moments of conflict and work towards compromise.

On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Sinead Smyth, LMFT offers tips to help you navigate conflict with your loved one: https://bit.ly/3AuAgCP

Please note: this post is not meant to address situations of abuse or violence.

01/21/2022

When couples are experiencing Negative Sentiment Override, they're likely to view their interactions through a negative filter. This is because negative interactions have accumulated over time, leading partners to feel unimportant, unwanted, or uncared for.

Learn therapist-approved tips to break the cycle of negativity and reconnect with your loved one on the Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/3FMvhyp

01/17/2022

Whenever you are feeling anxious take a few deep breaths and try these mantras...

I trust and let go

I only have this moment in my hand, I will face the future when it comes

I can’t control what others think or do, therefore I think about only what I can do

I always do my best and leave the rest to the Universe (or God)

I am not my anxiety, it’s something I have and I can overcome it

Anxiety is here to visit. I see you and acknowledge you. Thanks for your concern, but at this moment, I choose peace and calm.

What I am worried about is not here yet, I will face it when it comes. Right now, I choose to enjoy this moment.

It will be done, one thing at a time. I am choosing to focus on the task at hand.
What are some things you do to manage anxiety? Drop them below!

01/13/2022

The small, everyday moments between you and your partner can have a big impact on your relationship over time.

When you turn toward your partner’s bids for connection, you are making a deposit in your Emotional Bank Account. And when you turn away from your partner, you make a withdrawal. Just like a real bank account, a zero balance is trouble, and a negative balance is the real danger zone.

Finding everyday ways to fill your emotional bank account can help ensure that inevitable hurdles (disagreements, conflict, etc.) don’t cause your relationship to dip into the red. You will be able to weather the difficult times better when you have "savings" of goodwill to draw from.

Learn how to invest in your romance on the Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/3HZXDqo

01/07/2022

Every strong relationship is the result of a never-ending conversation between partners.

Think back to the early stages of your relationship. You probably asked your loved one countless questions to better understand their past, their future goals, and what makes them tick.

Perhaps you felt butterflies as you answered their questions about your own life. As your curiosity fired on all cylinders, you may have felt a thrilling excitement, and you imagined building a life together.

Why not continue this journey of discovery as you both grow? On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Genesis Games, LMHC offers five tips to nurture your connection: https://bit.ly/3JJfIuq

01/07/2022

We're leaving this here in case you need these reminders today, too. ♥️

Keep going. We're all in this together.