Relationship & Intimacy Center

06/05/2025

S*xual trauma is prevalent in our society but recovery is definitely possible and nobody needs to face this challenge alone. The healing process is a reality for about almost half of women and a quarter of men in the US who experience symptoms from this devastating event. Learn more about healing from s*xual trauma below:

S*xual trauma is prevalent in our society but recovery is definiely possible and nobody needs to face this challenge alone. S*xual trauma touches more lives than we might think. The healing process is a reality for about 50% of US women who experience symptoms from this devastating event. Research s...

06/04/2025

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05/30/2025

Communication is a learned skill for most of us. Couples who thrive have become skilled at specific communication strategies. Relationship experts have discovered these methods through decades of research. These couples avoid destructive patterns and choose proven alternatives that make their bond stronger. Learn more about this important topic below:

What Relationship Experts Recommend Instead Communication is a learned skill for most of us. Couples who thrive have become skilled at specific communication strategies. Relationship experts have discovered these methods through decades of research. These couples avoid destructive patterns and choos...

05/27/2025

Research from the Gottman Institute shows that experts can predict divorce with 94% accuracy. They base this on specific communication mistakes that couples make without realizing it. The institute’s findings come from studying couples and highlighting how proper communication leads to successful relationships. Learn more about this important topic below:

What Relationship Experts Know About Communication That Most Couples Don’t – Part I Research from the Gottman Institute shows that experts can predict divorce with 94% accuracy. They base this on specific communication mistakes that couples make without realizing it. The institute’s findings c...

03/21/2025

Once anxiety hits in the middle of the night, it can be hard to stop the racing thoughts. If you often wake feeling restless, nervous, or afraid, you may be living with nighttime anxiety. Other symptoms include trouble falling asleep, nightmares, twitching, and gastrointestinal problems. Here are four strategies for calming an anxious night below:

Once anxiety hits in the middle of the night, it can be hard to stop the racing thoughts. If you often wake feeling restless, nervous, or afraid, you may be living with nighttime anxiety. Other symptoms include trouble falling asleep, nightmares, twitching, and gastrointestinal problems. Here are fo...

02/27/2025

From the Relationship and Intimacy Center, here are some tips to help boost your self esteem. Believing in yourself is key to helping you achieve what you want in life!

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02/20/2025

Intimacy in your relationship goes beyond physical closeness; it’s all about emotional connection, trust, and understanding what your partner wants and needs. If your s*x life with your partner is going through a slump, learn more about a few ways to get back on track below:

Intimacy in your relationship goes beyond physical closeness; it’s all about emotional connection, trust, and understanding what your partner wants and needs. When it comes to a fulfilling s*xual relationship, it’s important to think about your partner’s pleasure just as much as your own. If y...

02/14/2025

Valentine's Day can be hard for many people, so please remember these reminders today. Happy Valentine's Day however you celebrate.

02/12/2025

At its core, perfectionism is fueled by fear — of failure, judgment by others, or not meeting one’s own unrealistic standards. Perfectionists often struggle with their mental health due to low self-esteem and a deep fear of making mistakes.
If this sounds like you, how can you break free from this toxic mindset? Learn more about this topic below:

Perfectionism is more than just a desire to excel; it’s an irrational and unattainable pursuit of flawlessness. At its core, perfectionism is fueled by fear — of failure, judgment by others, or not meeting one’s own unrealistic standards. Perfectionists often struggle with their mental health ...

01/24/2025

Keeping up with an active s*x life can take effort. For those in long-term relationships, life can sometimes get in the way. Once it’s an issue, s*x can become an all-consuming, distressing, and painful topic. But with the right mindset and commitment from both partners, you can repair a s*xless relationship. Learn more about this important topic below:

Keeping up with an active s*x life can take effort. For those in long-term relationships, life can sometimes get in the way. Once it’s an issue, s*x can become an all-consuming, distressing, and painful topic. But with the right mindset and commitment from both partners, you can repair a s*xless r...

01/22/2025

Being a teen is tough. As they navigate their path to adulthood, everything around them (including themselves!) is changing. As a parent, you want to support your teen as they learn to deal with the stressors life throws at them today and in the future. How can you help them? Learn more below:

Being a teen is tough. As they navigate their path to adulthood, everything around them (including themselves!) is changing. As a parent, you want to support your teen as they learn to deal with the stressors life throws at them today and in the future. So what are the biggest stressors in your teen...

01/16/2025

If your child or teen has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and shows signs of anxiety, you might wonder if they’re linked. Studies do show a correlation between ADHD and anxiety disorders—roughly three in 10 children/teens who have been diagnosed with ADHD also have co-occurring anxiety. Learn more about the connection between ADHD and anxiety in teens below:

If your child or teen has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and shows signs of anxiety, you might wonder if they’re linked. Studies do show a correlation between ADHD and anxiety disorders—roughly three in 10 children/teens who have been diagnosed with ADHD also have co-occurring a...