Boundaries and Balance
In any relationship, it is important for both partners to have a sense of autonomy and individuality, while also working together as a team.
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Jessica Blake
- May 26
- 2 min
Conflict Resolution Skills
If you want your marriage to work, you need to be able to handle conflict. There is no way around this. It does not matter how much you love
Jessica Blake
- May 18
- 2 min
Making Marriages Work
Generosity and Kindness can help to create a sense of mutual respect and understanding, and are instrumental in building a strong foundation
Jessica Blake
- May 12
- 2 min
Celebrating Mother's Day: Honoring the Roots of Our Family
Mother's Day is a special occasion that reminds us of the incredible impact our mothers have had on our lives, and continue to do so. It is
Jessica Blake
- May 3
- 2 min
Family of Origin. Sex. Intimacy. Relationships. And even Weddings
The top 5 Factors that are Required for Relationship Success Our family of origin in our childhood environment can shape who we are...
Jessica Blake
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Cultivating Positive Beliefs for Relationship Intimacy Growth
Our childhood, especially our childhood environments, tremendously shapes who we are for the rest of our lives. If we are lucky enough to...
Jessica Blake
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Relationship Outcomes
Relationships have Stock Options - What areas do you invest in? Everything in life is a function of time and money. Both are finite, and...
Jessica Blake
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Relationship Outcomes
Investing in the Relationship. Everybody has needs, wants, and desires. Many researchers, psychologists, and even philosophers have spent...
Jessica Blake
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Relationship Outcomes
Healthy Conflict Rules. Respectful Conflict Unfortunately, no matter how hard we try, conflict will be inevitable in any relationship....
Jessica Blake
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Relationship Outcomes
Effective Communication. Stop Spinning Tires. The number one difficulty that couples present in couples counselling, is a lack of...
Jessica Blake
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Build a Better Relationship
Relationships work best when the environment is a reflection of the values that we cherish. When discussing ways to build a better...
Jessica Blake
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Happy St. Patrick's Day ...and Relationship Outcomes
Is it simply an excuse to drink green beer, wear green clothing, and have a lot of fun? For many people St. Patrick’s Day commemorates...
Jessica Blake
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Relationship Outcomes. Conflict Resolution. Effective Communication.
Unfortunately, for many of us, Disney lied to us. They did not live happily ever after. They had conflicts, disagreements, arguments,...
Jessica Blake
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Counseling. Relationships. Accountability. Magic.
If self-help books were that effective, would there really be a need for psychologists? I was talking with a couple of colleagues the...
Jessica Blake
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Creating Desire Requires Creating Space! Creating Balance
Life Demands Balance!!!! As I have often said time and time again, and will no doubt say again many times: Life Demands Balance!!!!...
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