Resources
These tools are designed to strengthen your relationship between sessions. Download the guides that resonate with you, practice the skills together, and bring your experiences back to therapy.
Communication Tools
Guide to Breaking the Negative Communication Cycle
📄 3 pages📁 PDF
A 9-step framework for transforming conflict into connection. Learn how to:
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Choose the right time for hard conversations
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Use attachment-based language that reinforces safety
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Address behaviors without attacking character
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Move from defensiveness to vulnerability
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Focus on understanding rather than agreement
Best for: Couples who find themselves stuck in the same arguments or shutdown patterns
Weekly Check-In Practices
The State of the Union: Your Weekly Couple's Check-In
📄 4 pages📁 PDF
A four-part weekly ritual that helps you stay connected and prevent small issues from becoming big problems. This structured conversation includes:
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Sharing 5 specific appreciations for your partner
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Celebrating what's working in your relationship
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Processing any concerns or regrettable incidents
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Discussing what would help each partner feel more loved
Includes Dr. John Gottman's ATTUNE framework for difficult conversations.
Best for: Couples wanting to build preventive habits and stay emotionally connected
Additional Support
These tools complement therapy but don't replace it. If you're experiencing a crisis in your relationship or need immediate support, please reach out.