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Couples Therapy in Washington State
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What If You're Wrong About Your Relationship?
Our practice owner, Rachel Elder, was invited for a third time to share on the things you learn in therapy podcast with Dr. Beth...
Rachel Jones
Jul 32 min read
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Fostering a Relationship is More Important than Being Right
Let me set a scene for you that many couples therapists and I experience when we are treating a couple. (This is a made-up scenario as...
Rachel Jones
Jul 25 min read
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Calming the Storm: June 2025 Relationship Building Hour
Catch the replay of our June 2025 Relationship Building Hour focused on Calming the Storm During Conflict Conflict can bring out the...
Rachel Jones
Jun 171 min read
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When To Go To Couples Therapy
Many people believe going to couples therapy is only necessary when you are facing a difficult challenge together and you find yourself...
Rachel Jones
Jun 34 min read
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Building Secure Attachment with Your Partner
Many couples come to therapy because they want to learn how to communicate better, manage conflict more effectively, or find a way to...
Rachel Jones
May 75 min read
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Creating a Relationship Vision April 2025 Relationship Building Hour
Catch the replay of our April 2025 Relationship Building Hours! Creating a Relationship Vision Creating a relationship vision helps...
Rachel Jones
Apr 181 min read
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2025 Quarter 2 Updates and Offerings for CCC
CCC Quarter 2 Updates and Offerings Here is the info about the CCC 2025 Quarter 2 Updates and Offerings Strong, Secure & Ready This...
Rachel Jones
Apr 92 min read
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How to Invite Your Spouse to Couples Counseling
I wish I could say the way I got my husband to join me in couples counseling would work for you, but it would mean you would have to be...
Rachel Jones
Apr 26 min read
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Rekindling Romance: March 2025 Relationship Building Hour
Catch up on the replay of our March 2025 Relationship Building Hour where Dionne Miller dived into Rekindling Romance. Rekindling...
Rachel Jones
Mar 251 min read
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What to Say When Your Partner is Stressed
When we plan content for the year, sometimes a topic hits close to home which is exactly what happened this month. Not only have I been...
Rachel Jones
Mar 44 min read
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Sleep Divorce: February 2025 Monthly Relationship Building Hour
Check out the recording of our Monthly Relationship Building Hour hosted by Dionne Miller. "Sleep divorce" is when couples choose to...
Rachel Jones
Feb 131 min read
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How to Improve Communication in Marriage
At our couples therapy practice, one of the biggest challenges is how couples communicate with one another. People come to therapy for...
Rachel Jones
Feb 47 min read
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Connected Couples Counseling 2025 Updates
From our practice owner, Rachel Elder, a reflection on 2025 and exciting updates for 2025 with Connected Couples Counseling. "It is wild...
Rachel Jones
Jan 283 min read
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Meet Meghann Carvin-Clinical Intern with CCC
We are excited to introduce you to Meghann Carvin! She is providing therapy alongside Connected Couples Counseling this year as she...
Rachel Jones
Jan 202 min read
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The Power of Relationship Check-Ins
In 2025, we are introducing a monthly relationship-building hour featuring different trainings conducted by the Connected Couples...
Rachel Jones
Jan 161 min read
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What To Do When Your Partner Stops Being Intimate
Intimacy in a marriage can change over time, but losing all intimacy can cause serious worry and challenges. It can be upsetting when...
Rachel Jones
Jan 75 min read
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Why Nurturing Your Marriage is a Gift to Your Children
The other day I was checking out at Nordstrom after seeking an outfit for the 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop that I was...
Rachel Jones
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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12 Days of Giving the Gift of Love Challenge
"On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me..." We are giving our spin on this challenge, because if you've ever seen The...
Rachel Jones
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Couples Therapist Edition
A common coping skill suggested in the therapy room is the 5,4,3,2,1 grounding skill which is finding 5 things you can see, 4 things you...
Rachel Jones
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Navigating the Bumps: Understanding Why the Holiday Season Can Be Challenging for Couples
Navigating the Bumps: Understanding Why the Holiday Season Can Be Challenging for Couples Last week we talked about how to enjoy the...
Rachel Jones
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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