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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!
ZEN WEDDINGS: 5 Tips to Ease Wedding Stress
According to a recent survey, 40% of couples said wedding planning was “extremely stressful. And this is for a day that's supposed to be full of JOY. Well, I’d love to help you ease that wedding stress! Here are 5 things you can start doing TODAY, to be a Zen Bride or Zen Groom.
Gratituesday 8.27.19 - Transition into Adulthood
One of my high school classmates posted a book on Facebook about guiding teenage girls as they transition into adulthood. It's called Untangled by Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist out of Ohio. I have a rather quiet week, and I need to catch up on expanding my resources. So, I checked the book out of library and started to read.
Strengthening Relationships: SIBLINGS
At the end of April, I had the opportunity to do something new: a sibling counseling workshop. The groom from a past counseling couple reached out and told me that he and his sisters were starting an annual sibling retreat weekend. Their mother suggested they not only spend quality time together, but also meet with a counselor to help them strengthen their relationships. How cool is that?
Building Strong Relationships: FAMILY RELATIONS
As you begin a new relationship, it's just the two of you. You are testing chemistry and figuring out combatibility, as you learn more about yourself and your partner. As things develop the circle widens. You meet their friends and they meet yours and then WHAMMO, it's time for introductions to THE FAMILY!