Many couples who come to therapy report difficulties with communication. Common sentiments include, “he doesn’t listen to me”, “she always speaks for me”, and “we just need to learn how to communicate better.” The assumption many couples make is if they could just find the right words to say, then they would be able to hear each other and communicate. This idea leads the struggling couple to seek out advice from an expert.

The holiday season is rapidly approaching. For many people, this can be a time of joy, excitement, and connection. For others, this season can be fraught with unmet expectations, stress, and even grief. If you are feeling more anxious than jolly this season, you are not alone.