Break the Parenting Conflict Cycle: Practical Strategies When Kids Trigger Reactivity in Couples Parenting can push even the closest couples into reactive patterns, where small moments escalate into fights. When...
When David watched his wife Rachel (a fictional couple) struggle to sleep through another night of hot flashes, he felt helpless. Rachel, usually the calm and collected one, had become...
What’s supposed to “give” in this modern era? How can you have the relationship, the career, the kids, the community, without stretching yourself so thin you can’t enjoy it? I...
The changes that happen during perimenopause can be life-altering, but as a culture, we tend to avoid the topic. Perimenopause is a time that’s not unlike pregnancy - hormone changes,...
At Thrive Couple and Family Counseling, we help couples across Colorado navigate the challenges of different parenting styles. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we guide parents toward deeper understanding, better...
Not all relationship advice is created equal. In fact, as couples' therapists, we frequently hear about popular relationship advice that is quite frustrating for us to see perpetuating because of...
Many of us have mixed emotions about this time of year. Some of you may feel excited for the joys of a vacation and time off with family for the...
In our society, porn is often considered a taboo subject. Yet, we know that porn use is tens of thousands of years old and has been created and consumed all...
Parenting a neurodivergent teen can be both rewarding and challenging. Neurodivergent teens, which include individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, possess unique talents and perspectives that...
As a parent or caregiver, there are few conversations more challenging or frightening than discussing suicidal ideation with a teenager. While it's a topic no one wants to confront, it's...