Heather Rousselo, LMFT

10/05/2022

You may have been with your partner a long time and still benefit from marriage counseling. It's easy to slip into routines that aren't serving you if love isn't being actively cultivated. https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/signs-you-need-couples-counseling

Couples therapy helps parents stay strong as partners. Experts say there are signs to watch for that signal it may be time for some counseling.

06/05/2022

Disagreements don't have to endanger your relationship if you've worked out a way to voice them respectfully. You may not end up seeing things the same way, but you can still understand where your partner is coming from. https://www.healthyplace.com/relationships/communicating/how-to-fight-fairly-with-your-relationship-partner

How you and your partner fight is the key to whether or not you will have a successful, long-term marriage or relationship. Fighting fairly is an important skill to learn.

05/05/2022

03/05/2022

People naturally feel defensive when they feel that they are being blamed for problems. "I Statements" are a way of keeping the conversation focused on a person's needs. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-feeling-statements-425163

Feeling statements, otherwise known as "I Statements," are powerful communication tools. They can help reduce conflict and improve communication.

29/04/2022

Jealousy is natural, and sometimes it results from legitimate hurt. But it may still take professional help for you to express it in a way that will make your relationship more mutually supportive. https://www.verywellmind.com/healthy-ways-to-express-jealousy-in-relationships-5216590

Jealousy can be powerful, and sometimes we need to express this feeling to a partner. Here's how to do it in a healthy way.

26/04/2022

You're entitled to your feelings and to making them known. That doesn't mean you'll always get your way, but it is the basis for creating healthy boundaries for yourself. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-do-if-you-dont-like-your-partners-friends-5221306

If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable, or even outright hostile, around your partner's friends, here are a few things you can do.

22/04/2022

In a healthy relationship, you do things because you want to, and not because you expect to be able to hold them over the other person's head. Knowing what to expect from your partner requires you both to communicate honestly. https://www.healthyplace.com/relationships/healthy-relationships/what-is-a-healthy-relationship

Find out what constitutes a healthy relationship and the things you need to keep a relationship healthy.

19/04/2022

Relationship counseling has the goal of teaching better communication styles. It not only helps people resolve a particular problem, but helps them to navigate future problems, as well. https://www.verywellhealth.com/relationship-counseling-5220248

Many couples seek couples counseling for different reasons. Learn more about what relationship counseling entails, how it works, and when to start.