Partnered Paths

05/04/2018

I am so excited to announce our new weekend workshops for couples! These interactive, hands-on workshops can help couples develop their strengths and overcome challenges in their relationships! It is based on the number one premarital and marital assessment for the past 35 years! Workshops this summer will be on June 2nd-3rd, July 21st-22nd, and August 4th-5th.

Check out our website to learn more about the topics covered during this workshop as well as the other things included in your workshop package!

To sign up today, go to http://www.partneredpaths.com/schedule.



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Partnered Paths serves the Charlotte/Huntersville area. Services include couples counseling, marriage therapy, premarital counseling, and workshops.

02/26/2018

It's truly a complete rebirth of a relationship

01/25/2018

When did you last write, "make time for happiness" on your to-do list? Check out this podcast to hear Gretchen Rubin changed her life with an intentional "happiness practice."

Stream the Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations episode, Gretchen Rubin: 8 Rules to Happiness, free & on demand on iHeartRadio.

01/18/2018

Did you make a New Year's resolution to eat healthier? Geneen Roth argues that our relationship with food mirrors how we relate to everything else in our lives. Listen to this podcast to learn more about this as well as her suggestions about healing this relationship!

Stream the Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations episode, Geneen Roth: Conscious Eating, free & on demand on iHeartRadio.

01/09/2018

This is about more than an issue of gadget etiquette or a lack of consideration for others; it's about connection. While our electronic gadgetry is keeping us more connected in some ways, it is a…

01/06/2018

Some humor to start your weekend as we all try to stay warm!

01/02/2018

If you can find some humor during the tough times, you're on the right track.

12/20/2017

Love this! You can not be compassionate and vulnerable without boundaries. Brene found herself being MORE loving as she began implementing boundaries in her life. A good thing to remember as we connect with our loved ones this holiday season and move into the new year!

12/13/2017

Hoping to spend some quality time at home with your loved ones this weekend? Here are some great movies on Netflix to enjoy by the fireplace! "The Ref" even has a therapy twist!

'Tis the season!

12/13/2017

Check out this podcast by Elizabeth Gilbert interviewing Glennon Doyle Melton about her new book, Love Warrior. Glennon shares how important it was to her to listen to her inner truth as she navigated the struggles in her marriage. It's !


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This week, on the season finale of Magic Lessons, Elizabeth Gilbert takes a deep dive into the some of the season’s themes with writer and activist Glennon Doyle Melton. They talk about Melton’s trajectory from blogger to best-selling author, and she offers a benediction to the eight creators wh...

12/01/2017

Brene Brown continues to tackle tough questions and inspire me during times I am challenged. Check out her response to this question: "Regardless of politics, how do I talk to my kids about divisive and sometimes hateful rhetoric that we're seeing right now?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqfYy2lqHa8

In an environment of political divisiveness, strong opinions and sometimes hateful dialogue (especially on the Internet), explaining the root of different va...

11/07/2017

How could our society change if we spent a little more time practicing the skills in this article to calm and center ourselves versus getting flooded emotionally?

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https://psychology-spot.com/emotional-flooding-emotions/

During an emotional flooding our rational mind is disconnected, our nervous system is saturated and our prefrontal cortex ceases to control the functions.

11/06/2017

Check out this guide from Brene Brown as we navigate the breaking news on the recent tragedy in Texas. One of my favorite points here is...

"Step away from social media coverage and toward real people for support, action, conversation, and being with each other in collective pain. Keep informed, but don't stay glued. Our secondary trauma will not make us better helpers - it shuts us down and sends us into self-protection and blame-finding. "

Thank you for continuing to inspire and lead, Brene!

1. Prayer + civic action are not mutually exclusive. Join me in both.

2. Step away from social media coverage and toward real people for support, action, conversation, and being with each other in collective pain. Keep informed, but don't stay glued. Our secondary trauma will not make us better helpers - it shuts us down and sends us into self-protection and blame-finding.

3. Adding this for our kids: All we can do is acknowledge the pain and fear, create space to talk about what's happening in an age-appropriate way, and own our own vulnerability and uncertainty. Also important to put down some guidelines for watching and talking about it. We want them to ask us and depend on our answers, not those of their peers. And, of course, love them as hard as we can.

4. And this news consuming advice from WNYC.

11/03/2017

It's getting cold outside! Bundle up with your partner and read a book together in front of the fireplace! Check out this list of books recommended for couples to read together:

http://ourpeacefulfamily.com/best-marriage-books-for-couples-read-top-best-sellers/

Reading the best marriage books for couples can improve your marriage. Check out these great and best-selling marriage books to improve your marriage today.

11/01/2017

Traditions tie families together and help provide families with opportunities to make meaning with one another. But how do you negotiate differences to decide what makes sense for both you and your spouse for holiday celebrations? Check out this article for some helpful tips!

http://www.charlotteparent.com/How-to-Negotiate-and-Blend-Family-Customs-for-the-Holidays/

Here are a few ways to help your family navigate a clash of traditions during holiday celebrations.

10/31/2017

Does premarital counseling help? Research says yes! Check out this article for more information on the benefits of premarital counseling and more:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/22/pre-marital-counseling_n_4784568.html

By Sharon Naylor for Bridal Guide While you're planning your wedding, are...

10/30/2017

To be truly seen and loved is a beautiful and powerful thing. How often do we get in the way of that by hiding the parts of ourselves that we feel don't deserve love? How would your life be different if you were truly vulnerable with those who would honor that space with you?

10/27/2017

Timing is everything when it comes to marriage counseling! According to Gottman, the average couple waits six years of being unhappy before getting help. That is a long time to struggle in the relationship with the person that you long to comfort and be comforted by! It can be difficult to reach out to a counselor for support, but doing so earlier can make a big difference in the healing process!

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https://www.gottman.com/blog/timing-is-everything-when-it-comes-to-marriage-counseling/

According to relationship and marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years of being unhappy before getting help.

10/25/2017

More reasons to hug your loved ones....and for longer!

According to Mercola, hugging releases the "love hormone" oxytocin. Twenty second hugs reduce the harmful effects of stress. Ten second hugs may help boost your immune system, lessen symptoms of depression, and reduce fatigue!

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/06/hugging.aspx

Hugging is known to lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol -- research suggests it offers many other health benefits.

10/24/2017

How often do you let perfectionism drive your life or within your relationship? Let's get shame and perfectionism out of our own heads and out of our relationships! You will find yourself loving and being loved deeper and more strongly!

10/19/2017

Does your boyfriend or husband enjoy acts of service as one of his top love languages? This article gives fantastic suggestions of how to show him that you care!

https://verilymag.com/2015/02/5-love-languages-dr-gary-chapman-acts-of-service

Showing love through acts of service takes effort, and most of all vigilance.

10/18/2017

Sometimes we have to have tough conversations in order to learn what we both truly long for and need in our relationships.



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Conflict is an opportunity to learn to love our partner better over time. - Dr. Julie Gottman

10/17/2017

Does your partner or one of your children enjoy quality time as one of their top love languages? Check out these fall family activity ideas to connect with them and enjoy the season!



https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/family-fall-activities/ /50-must-do-family-fall-activities/0

The colours, the crisp air, the light... fall is a fabulous season. Here are some ideas for how your family can enjoy it (plus a handy printable checklist)!

10/16/2017

Meditation has been proven to decrease anxiety and depression. How could it improve your relationship with your partner? According to Wise, "it's a simple and powerful way to relax together, to form a more secure bond, and to stop fighting and arguing with your partner." Check out his article for a description of how to get started and begin practicing with your partner today!

https://www.mindfulcouples.com/2012/09/27/couple-meditation/

Couple Meditation Posted on September 27, 2012 by Josh Wise. Couple meditation is a simple and powerful way to relax together, to form a more secure bond, and to stop fighting and arguing with your partner. A lot of couples come to me looking for ways to stop fighting. We find that couple meditation...

10/13/2017

As many families and parents watch the news following the most recent Las Vegas tragedy, they wonder if to or how to discuss mass shootings with their children. What is appropriate for different ages? How does this conversation begin? This article gives some great tips for such a difficult topic:

https://www.today.com/parents/how-talk-children-about-shootings-age-age-guide-t59626

What do we tell our children?

10/12/2017

A new way to look at foreplay! What's one positive thing you can do in your relationship today?

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10/11/2017

Fall is the season of change! Has your relationship changed since having children? Check out this fantastic article about how several couples have fallen back in love all over again after having little ones!

http://www.parents.com/parenting/relationships/staying-close/strong-marriage-after-kids/

Real parents who have found fun ways to feel like newlyweds again.

10/10/2017

A beautiful reminder that marriage takes compromise! The goal of a conflict should not be for one partner to win, but for the relationship to win!

The PODCAST - a brand new series featuring The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman

10/09/2017

Research shows that spending quality time with your partner is incredibly important to enhance your connection! However, investing time into your relationship doesn't mean breaking your bank account. Check out these great date night ideas in the Charlotte area for $20 and under!

https://www.charlotteagenda.com/97356/50-cheap-date-night-ideas-charlotte/

Date night is the best, especially when it’s cheap, and not everything in Charlotte has to make you wonder if your bank account can handle another swipe of your card.

10/06/2017

Make it your mission to stop and listen the next time your loved one needs it.

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