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Inevitably, you will face relationship challenges — whether romantic relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, friendships, or workplace relationships. Ultimately, all of us crave support and connection with other humans, but the reality is that many of us find relationships difficult to navigate at times. 

Many times the difficulty has to do with communication. We may have trouble articulating or even understanding our own needs — and thus so do many of the people we are in relationships with! A preponderance of relationship woes resolve once these needs are communicated, but we may experience many roadblocks when it comes to honest and direct communication. We may fear opening up, or we may have been taught that sharing our feelings up leads to pain and criticism. 

Individual therapy can help you understand your relationship needs and come up with effective ways to communicate these needs to others. Group or couple’s therapy is a great option to resolve conflicts in romantic relationships or even parent-child relationships. 

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How Does People Pleasing Negatively Affect Your Mental Health?

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Imagine walking down a crowded street. You’re strolling along, minding your own business, when suddenly someone who is…
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A Therapist’s Guide to Talking to Friends and Family About Mental Health

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Seeking mental health services isn’t easy. It might be even more difficult to open up to your friends…
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Why We Fall for People Who Are Bad for Us (and How to Stop)

Published on: 26 Jul 2018
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  • Jul 26, 2018
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone who not only wasn’t a good…
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4 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Mental Health While on Dating Apps

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  • Jul 23, 2018
When I joined the online dating scene in 2011, I strategically crafted my profile with the right keywords,…
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Our Relationship Expert Gets Real With Your Questions About Love

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How To Maintain Independence While in a Relationship

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  • Jul 18, 2018
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Is Your Relationship Balanced or Boring?

Published on: 17 Jul 2018
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  • Jul 17, 2018
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What is Relationship OCD?

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  • Jul 16, 2018
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8 Red Flags to Look Out for When Dating

Published on: 12 Jul 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jul 12, 2018
We’ve probably all experienced — and ignored — red flags while dating. It’s so easy to get swept…

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