Strengthened Bonds Counseling, PLLC

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Have trouble asking for things from others? Not asking for your needs tends to result in resentment, ultimately harming ...
02/18/2023

Have trouble asking for things from others? Not asking for your needs tends to result in resentment, ultimately harming the person you are trying not to burden.

Here is a step-by-step guide for making requests (DBT DEAR MAN skill):

What to do to make a request:

(D)escribe - Start by stating only the facts without using the word "you."

(E)xpress - Tell them how this situation makes you feel (sad, angry, hurt).

(A)ssert - State your request clearly and directly, without being rude.

(R)einforce - Say thank you and express appreciation if the person agrees to your request.

How to do the above:

(M)indfully - Stay in the moment. Focus on the steps and not on doing it perfectly.

(A)ppear confident - State the above with confidence, even if you don't feel it.

(N)egotiate - If they will not agree to your request, attempt to reach a compromise by hearing out their position. Keep talking through it.

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Counseling in Fort Collins, CO offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today. Brandon Engler. Couple. Couples counseling. Men.

Physical exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health. Start small, and be as consiste...
02/17/2023

Physical exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health. Start small, and be as consistent as possible. If you fall out of routine, don't beat yourself up. If all you can do is ten push ups, start there. Find a buddy to help keep you accountable. You got this!

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Counseling in Fort Collins, CO offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today. Brandon Engler. Couple. Couples counseling. Men.

John Gottman, nationally prominent researcher and couples therapist, identifies four behaviors - the "Four Horsemen of t...
02/17/2023

John Gottman, nationally prominent researcher and couples therapist, identifies four behaviors - the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" - that harm relationships: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Reducing these behaviors is extremely important for your relationship and your own mental health. Book a free couples therapy consultation on my website or by phone today! Link in profile.

Read more about the Four Horsemen here:

Some conflict styles, the way you fight with your partner, can hurt relationship health. Learn how to navigate conflict in a healthy way.

Men's mental health is important. Therapists are here to help. Read a little on how this works in this article I wrote f...
02/16/2023

Men's mental health is important. Therapists are here to help. Read a little on how this works in this article I wrote for the Estes Park Trail-Gazette:

Men’s mental health is a growing topic of discussion. According to the CDC, males make up 49% of the population, but nearly 80% of completed su***des. It’s not just su***de, though. Man…

Q: How does couples therapy work? A: Have you ever felt that your partner simply did not understand what you were tryin...
02/13/2023

Q: How does couples therapy work?
A: Have you ever felt that your partner simply did not understand what you were trying to say? One of the ways a couples therapist can help is by "translating" for each of you. This is to help deepen your partner's understanding of you, and your understanding of them.

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Counseling in Fort Collins, CO offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today. Brandon Engler. Couple. Couples counseling. Men.

Do you want to improve conflict management with your partner? Ask your partner about trying to take a 30-minute break wh...
02/12/2023

Do you want to improve conflict management with your partner? Ask your partner about trying to take a 30-minute break when you begin to notice one or both you is beginning to be stressed out. Do something distracting and relaxing during this time, and refrain from ruminating about the argument. Then, return to your partner and continue the discussion. You'll be surprised how different the conversation goes!

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Counseling in Fort Collins, CO offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today. Brandon Engler. Couple. Couples counseling. Men.

Struggling in your relationship? Check out these 3 steps to a happier healthier romance in an article I wrote in the Est...
02/05/2023

Struggling in your relationship? Check out these 3 steps to a happier healthier romance in an article I wrote in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette:

We often talk about mental health as an individual phenomenon that people must face alone. However, relationships – especially romantic relationships – are at the core of our mental hea…

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