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Building Better Boundaries & Bonds In Relationships
Relationships can be complex and intricate, composed of unique individuals bringing their own emotions and experiences to the...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Holiday Stress: Your Guide to a Merrier Season
The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, it can also be a source of significant...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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How Can We Better Communicate? 6 Strategies for Couples
Strong and healthy relationships are built on the foundation of effective communication. Whether you and your partner are in a new...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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The Playful Bond: 5 Ways Play Is Good for Couples
Love is often described as a serious and profound emotion. While it's true that love requires commitment and responsibility, it's equally...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Nurturing Connection: The Power of Empathy in Couples
In the intricate dance of love and relationships, one of the most profound yet often underestimated skills is empathic attunement. This...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Feeling Emotionally Triggered In Your Relationship?
Every relationship faces its share of challenges, and emotional triggers are among the most common. These emotional landmines can explode...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Is It Time To Change Your Relational Mindset?
What Is A Relational Mindset? A relational mindset is a set of beliefs about oneself in relation to another person. These can be negative...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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For Deeper Connection, Consider the 30/70 Rule
What is Attunement? In my line of work, I see lots of couples that want a deeper connection. They long to be seen, heard, and understood ...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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3 Common Questions I Get Asked About Relationships
1. Can our relationship be saved? The short answer is yes, but let’s unpack this question a little more. Part of what I think is being...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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Stop Trying To Manage Your Anger
In my many years as a couples therapist, I have been contacted by individuals (mostly men) who say they want anger management classes ....

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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Everyday Psychobabble - What Does It All Mean??
Psychology, like any field of study, has created a unique language to describe its findings. Sometimes the language we use in psychology...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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How Are Relationships Like Traffic Lights?
Maybe you’re like me and recognize that there are times when you and your partner get caught in conflict. And maybe like me, you...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
May 2, 20234 min read
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Empathy Heals
In my many years as a therapist, I have noted that one of the defining factors that causes distress within couples is the lack of...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Apr 13, 20239 min read
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How Trauma Impacts Your Relationship
What Does Trauma Look Like in a Relationship? Among the difficulties of making a relationship work are the ability for partners to...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Mar 23, 20236 min read
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The Imaginary Fight: Distance in Couple Arguments
Breaking patterns is not easy, especially ones that are not always recognizable to the couple. Many couples feel as if they get locked...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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The 4 Most Important Things I’ve Learned About Relationships (As A Couples Therapist)
As a couples therapist, I feel like I have seen it all. I’ve had the privilege of sitting with couples during the most joyous times of...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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Deepening the Attachment Ties in Couples
When counseling couples I often hear, “I love her, but…” or “He’s a good man, but….” Usually the “but” is my first clue that there may be...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Jan 25, 20234 min read
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12 Tips for Managing Loneliness
What Is Loneliness? We are by nature social creatures, seeking out relationships with others and a sense of belonging in the world. When...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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"It’s Not About That" — What Really Drives Couple Conflict
“Let’s see if we can get to the root of the problem of what is really going on here,” is something I say frequently to the couples I...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Dec 15, 20223 min read
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Trauma in Relationships
"All You Need is Love" From the moment we are born, we all share a need for love and connection. We begin to learn about trust and safety...

Tom Philp, LPC, CEO
Dec 1, 20227 min read
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