Trade Winds Therapy & Relationship Coaching

Trade Winds Therapy & Relationship Coaching We specialize in helping new parent couples in the transition to parenthood.

Christie Sears Thompson is the owner and therapist of Trade Winds Therapy, LLC & Relationship Coaching located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She is a Child, Couples, and Family Therapist with specialized training and education in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She works with children and adolescents ages five and older, their parents/caretakers, and whole famili

es to help the entire family function at their very best - especially through remarriage, parenting, or behavioral challenges. She also takes a special interest in working with couples for premarital counseling as well as marriage enrichment. Other areas Christie specializes in are grief and loss, mind-body therapy methods (such as EFT, CAR, and Splankna), and trauma recovery for individuals. The mission of Trade Winds Therapy LLC & Relationship Coaching is to give you the tools to become the person, couple, or family you want to be and assist you in catching the trade winds to guide you along the way.

I have a big favor to ask...If you've received my book about The Partnerhood, would you please give it a review? I would...
04/10/2026

I have a big favor to ask...

If you've received my book about The Partnerhood, would you please give it a review? I would greatly appreciate it!

And if you haven't received your copy yet and would like one, I'll be happy to get one to you.

04/08/2026
04/02/2026

It’s not you vs. your partner.

It’s both of you vs. the PROBLEM.

But when stress or conflict is high, it’s easy to forget that you're on the same team and you start keeping score against each other.

“Who’s doing more?”
“Who’s more tired?”
“Who dropped the ball?”

That mindset creates distance and disconnection quickly.

Strong couples shift into team mode:
💕 “How can we solve this together?”
💕 “What would make this easier for both of us?”
💕 “We’re on the same side.”

You’re not opponents.
You’re partners.

And everything changes when you start shifting your mindset.

Share this with your partner as a reminder that you're a team. 🤝

04/01/2026

If you don’t create time for connection, it won’t magically appear.

Between kids, work, and all the different responsibilities you both have, your relationship will always get what’s left over unless you decide otherwise.

A common complaint I hear all the time from my clients is that they just don't have the time for connection.

But the reality is, connection doesn’t require long hours.

It requires consistent effort.

Try out some of these small connection activities today:
✨ 10 minutes of undistracted conversation (no screens!)
✨ A quick check-in before bed then cuddle after
✨ A 20 second hug before you leave for the work day

It's the small moments repeated often... that’s what keeps successful couples connected.

You don’t necessarily need more time. You need more intention with the time you already have.

What’s one small connection ritual you can start this week? Let me know in the comments.

03/26/2026
03/25/2026

You and your partner are amazing parents, but it’s so easy to pour everything into your kids and leave your relationship running on empty.

Don't forget that your Partnerhood is the foundation of your family.

When it’s strong, everything else feels easier.

When it’s strained, everything feels heavier.

Nurturing your relationship doesn’t have to be complicated:
✨ Sit together and chat after the kids go to bed
✨ Share one highlight from your day
✨ Laugh about something small
✨ Send cute or funny memes that make you think of them

Your relationship needs attention too, not just the leftover energy you have at the end of the day.

Tag your partner or send this to them as a reminder. 💕

Happy Mother's Day! To all mothers... those with children in their arms, those with children in their hearts, and those ...
05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day! To all mothers... those with children in their arms, those with children in their hearts, and those who long to be mothers... today is for you. Your love, resilience, and grace inspire us all.

I've taken longer than I wanted getting this done, but sometimes life is like that. Be on the lookout for the pre-order ...
04/27/2025

I've taken longer than I wanted getting this done, but sometimes life is like that. Be on the lookout for the pre-order link coming in May!

It's been a while, but I'm back. The workbook's second edition is coming soon. Be on the lookout for the pre-order link in May.

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4251 Kipling Street, Ste 560
Wheat Ridge, CO
80033

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