Relationship repair happens through self-reflection, a commitment to transparency, and working to grow as a human being. Couples and individuals that come to me for relationship help almost always include the words "trust," "closeness," "intimacy," and "communication"...
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Welcome to the Sweitzer Counseling blog. Here you’ll find strategies to navigate the challenges we face as individuals, partners, and parents. Enjoy…and let me know if there’s a topic you would like me to cover in the future.
A Fawn in a Gorilla Suit: Understanding Emotions Under the Surface
Couples often come to me for marriage counseling because they find themselves stuck in a pattern of arguing. Every conversation seems to lead to a fight, and it creates stress and an emotional energy drain on both partners. The couple feels trapped and hopeless and...
How to Defuse an Argument With Your Partner in 4 Steps
How would you like a simple, effective strategy to manage intense feelings and defuse an argument with your partner? Read on… 1: Recognize the "Stuck Cycle" As anyone in an intimate relationship knows, argument and conflict can feel really difficult and heavy. In an...
5 Local Ways to Make Your Marriage Better in Cumming & Alpharetta
Keeping your relationship alive and healthy is hard. Work, kids, stress….they all put a strain on a relationship. As a couples therapist that serves the Cumming, Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities, I'm always thinking of practical ways I can help couples improve...
6 Easy Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
Many couples report communication problems as one of the main reasons they come to couples counseling. As renowned family therapist Virginia Satir said, 'Communication is to relationships what breath is to life.' My experience as a therapist and as a client in...
Understanding Your Partner Doesn’t Mean Agreeing
Practicing reflective listening and conveying you are understanding your partner is a crucial skill in de-escalating conflict and resolving arguments. Yet it's also difficult and involves pitfalls that can pull a couple into a negative cycle. One misconception for...