by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Are you losing yourself in your relationship? The term codependency is thrown around often, but what does it mean when it comes to romantic relationships? Codependency shows up differently in romantic relationships than it does when discussed in association...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Therapy
What story from your life makes you go into hiding? Shame is a debilitating feeling that takes over the mind and body. It can make you feel small and incomplete while building walls around you to keep out compassion. Despite wanting to be seen and known, shame causes...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 15, 2021 | Relationships, Therapy
This is one of the hallmarks of a successful relationship In theory, most people agree that it’s a good idea for both partners in a relationship to have influence in decision-making. You imagine you’re good at working as a team, compromising, and going back and...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
Create a shared vision of your financial present and future. During a recent counseling session, Sam, 42, and Charlie, 43, (not their real names) who were married with two young children, discussed the ongoing tension during financial conversations and decisions about...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
Be a partner who is reliable and accountable When you think of trust in relationships, you likely think of rebuilding after an incident where trust was challenged and/or lost. Some common reasons trust becomes an issue in relationships are dishonesty, unreliability,...
