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10/14/2022

If you've ever been advised to ignore tantrums, here's why experts say there's a better way—plus, three ways to stop a tantrum. Category : Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

06/15/2022

When family members aren't supportive of your relationship, it's that much more important to set healthy boundaries while focusing on the people in your life who are positive and respectful. Certified Gottman Therapist Kari Rusnak, LPC-S (Kari Rusnak Counseling) outlines how to handle unsupportive family members on our blog: https://bit.ly/3HGuTnP

Social media is not a substitute for individualized support. This post is not intended to address relationships where abuse is present.

06/08/2022

by The Candidly Team We all fight with our partners. It’s inevitable. We have a few tricks for trying to fight with them less here , here , and here .  But sometimes, they just continuously leave their dishes in the sink even though we’ve asked them 4 times today to just place them

05/19/2022

Overheated conflicts can put your nervous system into overload. Once you've recognized the situation and created some distance, engaging in a self-soothing activity can be beneficial. What self-soothing activity helps you calm down?

05/17/2022

A research-based webinar series for mental health professionals, parents and couples designed to help improve relationships

05/17/2022

Conflict in relationships is normal, but there's a difference between a constructive conversation and conflict that does more harm than good.

If you notice these behaviors in your conflict conversations, it may be time to take a step back and do something different.

Stay tuned for more tips this week. Read the full article by Brittini Carter (Carter Therapy, LLC) on our blog: https://bit.ly/3wtMry1

Please note: This situation is not intended to address situations of abuse. Social media is not a substitute for individualized support.

03/07/2022

All this month, we're focusing on The Four Horsemen. It's a foundational Gottman concept, and understanding the horsemen can have a huge impact on your interactions. If you want more information about each of the Four Horsemen, you can explore:

The Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/3IFj94o

Our Marriage Minute Email: http://bit.ly/2qB8FAc

The Four Horsemen Webinar: https://bit.ly/3HEKm5W

01/11/2022

"Why does my partner hate me?" If you've muttered these words after another argument, consider the role negative sentiment override plays.

01/09/2022

01/06/2022

Instead of goals and resolutions, learn how alignment with your partner and your life dreams can set the course.

12/28/2021

Remember: Establishing solid boundaries with people who show signs of narcissism is essential. 🔑

12/21/2021

Because there are many overlapping behaviors, it can be tricky to distinguish between the two. However, we've broken it down to make it a little easier to understand. 😊 🙌

Learn more here 👉 : https://ter.li/codependentvsnarcissistic