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Communication

Practice These 5 Communication Levels to Boost the Intimacy in Your Marriage

We know communication is vital to any relationship. Communication is the heart of the human connection. It can be verbal, or it can be nonverbal. Either way, rest assured, communication exists whether you are saying anything or not. It is the

Elham Saif November 17, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

Repair is the Secret Weapon of Emotionally Connected Couples

When you think about it, every couple in every relationship is set up for failure. It’s impossible to be emotionally available to your partner 100% of the time. In his book, The Science of Trust, Dr. Gottman explains that both partners in

Elham Saif October 27, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Be a Great Parent! ParentFurther’s 9 Parenting Strategies

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Elham Saif October 19, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more

Sibling Relationships: Resolving Issues While Caring for Parents

Issues between brothers and sisters often seem to come to a head when a parent begins requiring care. While siblings who have always had a healthy relationship generally find ways to work through their disagreements, many who never truly got

Sarrah AbuLughod October 18, 2019 Article Archives, Elder Care, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

The Benefits of Play – Infographic

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Sarrah AbuLughod August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

Want Your Marriage to Last? Get Premarital Counseling

Many couples mistakenly believe that they don’t need counseling before marriage and that conflict should be avoided. However, a certain level of conflict is healthy and necessary, and premarital counseling can offer an opportunity to discuss potential problematic issues. Click

Sarrah AbuLughod May 18, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

How to Save Your Relationship

It was Mike Martin’s affair that finally led him and his wife, Katie, to my office for couples counseling. But the betrayal was a symptom of a deeper problem in their 19-year marriage. “He felt like he wasn’t getting his emotional needs

Sarrah AbuLughod March 6, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

5 Simple Ways to Strengthen the Friendship in Your Marriage

“True friends are never apart; maybe in distance, but never in heart.” This quote rings true for couples. We all want to know the secret to making love last, but what if it was as simple as just being your

Sarrah AbuLughod March 6, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Why Do We Get Jealous in Relationships?

In an interview, John Gottman was once asked what to do about “insatiable jealousy” in relationships. His response hit on something really profound for me. “I believe that every person has areas of enduring vulnerability. For a marriage to succeed, these

Sarrah AbuLughod January 14, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Ways of Preventing Social Isolation Among Seniors

As seniors age, their lives can become more isolated. Their families are no longer at home with them, and they may begin to isolate themselves from the outside world because it has become more difficult for them to get out. Social

Sarrah AbuLughod January 2, 2019 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more
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