Susan Armstrong, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93612

02/07/2026

12/12/2023

Here's your reminder that it's okay to say no at any time of the year, even during the holidays. Saying yes to every event, party, or family gathering can cause unwanted and . It's okay to say no. 💚🌲

10/09/2023

Nurturing prompts for difficult days💫💜 //

03/14/2023

Many families that are struggling will identify one person as "the issue." Having one person to care for (or rage against) soothes other members of the family by allowing them to locate the problem outside themselves and bond in that shared action. Often this "identified patient" is the family member who, sensitive enough to be impacted, is unconsciously embodying and expressing the dysfunction of the family system as a whole.

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02/13/2023

Heat up your Valentine's month with Gottman Game of Hearts! This month's free Love Notes download turns an ordinary deck of cards into a fun-filled game with your partner. 💋

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02/07/2023

These conversations don't have to be awkward or uncomfortable

01/19/2023

How do happy marriages stay happy? What qualities help a marriage endure? Researchers have studied this for decades; here's what they found.