How you can manage forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships
By Jake Miller Forgiveness and reconciliation are fundamental aspects of any healthy relationship. While the two aspects are closely connected, they have distinct meanings. Forgiveness involves releasing negative emotions, such as anger, bitterness, and resentment toward someone who hurt us, without seeking revenge or holding onto grudges. Reconciliation, on the other hand, involves rebuilding a damaged or broken relationship after forgiveness has been granted. This process involves repairing damage, rebuilding trust, and moving forward with mutual understanding and respect. It's important to understand that reconciliation isn't always possible or appropriate, even after granting forgiveness. There could be instances where [...]
Three ways to practice navigating change and transition
By Tana McKee There are a few things in life that are absolutely guaranteed—and one of those is CHANGE! Sometimes change gets a bad rap for not being a good thing, but there are many things that change or transition for good reasons and eventually lead us to new and better things. At the beginning of spring, daylight saving time starts, and many of us are able to enjoy Spring Break Week – both lead to differences in our schedules. At first, it can seem a bit challenging, and we might grumble about some of the inconveniences resulting from [...]
Elevate the positivity in your couple relationship
By Rita Buffington, LCMFT, Counselor Many of us celebrated Valentine’s Day with our partners, and we hope you were able to enjoy. But this special day also made us think about ways we can improve our relationships with our significant others. Sometimes it’s easy to look at the negative side of things – especially when we’re stressed. So we’d like to offer three simple suggestions on how you can focus on cultivating positivity between you and your partner. Look For, Create, and Take Small Moments to Connect with Your Partner Daily. Over coffee in the morning, spend a few [...]
