Have you ever gotten into an argument with your partner that you later looked back on and felt shame or embarrassment over? You know, the ones we regret because they are over something so petty or small? From raised tension and stress within your relationship, to even questioning the reality of the relationship (and your sanity!), seemingly small yet frequent arguments can have a rather large impact on an otherwise healthy relationship.

We've all experienced anger. It is inevitable that things will make us angry, sometimes more often than others. But how we manage our anger can make a big impact on how we resolve the issues that brought on the anger in the first place, and make a big difference in our relationships and for our general mental health.

There is a kindness movement happening in our society now that’s promoting and encouraging people to complete acts of kindness for others.  Often referred to as “Random Acts of Kindness”, due to the targeting of strangers, we see these stories on social media, and even on the news, and a lot of times we’re easily inspired to take action with small and simple, yet effective acts that spread joy and positivity to those around us.

So why do we do it?

“Thank You” is a phrase that’s often taken for granted, but can pack a powerful punch – especially when addressing your partner.  Check out this month’s therapy moment from Irene Schriener to learn more about the importance of putting politeness at the forefront of your relationship!

Couples come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons.  Infidelity, trust, communication issues, loss of that “spark”, or even just the stressors and pressures of daily life can lead to strain within our relationships - and that’s only a few reasons!  At Solid Foundations, we can attest to how wildly successful couple’s therapy can be, and we’ve even seen instances where individual attendance can impact both parties and improve full relationships!

The reason individual attendance to couple’s therapy can be so successful is because of the change and mindset that’s required of each individual in the relationship. 

We're back with the first Monthly Therapy Moment of the New Year!

This month, Breanna reminds us how important it is to make our partners a priority and not shift your relationship to the bottom of the list. Spend a month trying this tip and see if it makes a difference in your connection with your partner.

Picture this:  You have been waiting for the perfect moment, and you and your partner finally agree that it's time for you to have children. Everyone around you has already started having kids and you feel confident that you are at the perfect stage of your life to do the same. So you start to try.  Month after month nothing seems to happen, but everyone is reassuring you that everything will be fine, these things take time, and that it will happen when it happens.

We're back with your Monthly Therapy Moment! This month, Jazmine breaks down how you can be more intentional with your partner, and improve your relationship! Spoiler alert: It's more simple than you think and these three small tips can make a BIG difference in your relationship!

Boundaries are often thought of as imaginary lines or bubbles surrounding us that we prefer for others not to cross.  While that’s true to an extent, boundaries within your relationship are much more comprehensive.  We have been trained to believe that if we have to set boundaries in our relationships, then we are creating a wall between us and our partners. That’s simply not true! When done well, boundaries are essentially just healthy "rules" that can actually help bring you and your partner closer together.  In this article, we’ll look at 4 ways you can set healthy boundaries in your relationship that will benefit both you and your partner!