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Wake Up Your Relationship!Even Playing Field (Ladies Episode) - S02E48A lot of couples therapist have to play a more gentle game with the women that come in. The main reason for this is a lot of women think that they're coming in more as the victim than perpetrator. in this episode, I want to address the real and very important fact that women specifically need to face when it comes down to creating an even playing field between them and their partner. This is a topic relevant outside of working in couples therapy because it is very prevalent within arguments or the power dynamic in a couple.
2023-11-2408 minWake Up Your Relationship!Lazy Brain - S02E47Our brain is inherently lazy. It's not lazy because it wants to make problems for us. However, because of this disposition, it can create problems for us. Look at procrastination or when you default to a bad habit that you know you're not supposed to do. In today's episode, let's talk about the importance of decision-making and rewriting our lazy brains behavior.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to...2023-11-1713 minWake Up Your Relationship!Having a Boring Relationship - S02E46In today's episode, we're gonna talk about the importance of boredom in a relationship. What does that even mean? and how you can be looking for a relationship that facilitates boredom.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
2023-11-1008 minWake Up Your Relationship!Ready For A Baby? - S02E45 Some of the big milestones that couples go through include having children. Because this is such an important part of many adults lives it is important that we are better prepared than ever before to welcome in a new life into our family. Let's talk today about some key points to cover with your partner to see if you two are ready to welcome a baby into the family
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside...2023-11-0311 minWake Up Your Relationship!Mind Reader - S02E44 Inspired off of last weeks episode about happiness we're going to continue talking about responsibility, and how to support our partner in creating our own happiness.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
patreon...2023-10-2708 minWake Up Your Relationship!Make Yourself Happy! Its Your Responsibility - S02E43Another great episode about happiness because it's always such an important piece that is so easily overlooked. Let's talk more specifically about how everyone needs to take radical responsibility for their happiness, instead of waiting for situations and outside conditions to allow happiness in.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls...2023-10-2006 minWake Up Your Relationship!Immovability - S02E42Today we are talking about the importance of not being an immovable force within your relationship. What do I mean by that? And ways you can think about learning flexibility when it comes down to your partnership.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more...2023-10-1313 minWake Up Your Relationship!Barbie Movie Critique - S02E41The media that is produced today and is consumed by tomorrow's leaders, a.k.a. children, youth or young adults, tells us lots of different stories about what we think is normal acceptable and positive for our society. In today's episode, I would like to share my opinions on the Barbie movie and one of the many narratives that you can take away from this movie.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA...2023-10-0610 minWake Up Your Relationship!Therapy Needed NOW! - S02E40 Over the years, I have learned some of the red flags of potential clients that will not be a good fit for therapy. I know in a previous episode I gave you a list of things that might show you that you're not ready for couples therapy. But today I want to talk about specifically the concept of "urgency". When a couple needs therapy now, are they really a couple who can actually do the work needed to come out the other end of couples therapy? Let's talk about the fundamental differences that are seen with couples that have "...2023-09-2907 minWake Up Your Relationship!The SUPER Power of Judgment - S02E39Most people think negative feelings, such as judgment, shame, or rejection are a bad thing. Something to avoid or something to try to almost shame ourselves out of even having. But today I want us to talk about the fact that shame, judgment, and self-rejection even, can be one of our biggest super powers to motivate us to start creating change within ourselves.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like...2023-09-2211 minWake Up Your Relationship!Dating Part 3 - S03E38Today is the final part of our three part dating series. The topic for us today is going to be about what to do now that you have made the move to be exclusive together. When we get really excited for new things, especially new relationships, sometimes we lose sight of ourselves. As much as it's important for us to give up our selfish old individualistic habits, it is also important not to mold into one entity. Let's talk about ways to be insightful on how to create healthy distance between being a part of the collective new unit...2023-09-1510 minWake Up Your Relationship!Dating Part 2 - S02E37 So you have seen the first part of the series around dating and now you're ready to talk about what to do when you have found a person that matches you well, but you still need help navigating each other's boundaries and expectations. In today's episode I want to talk about boundaries and the importance of not losing yourself in your romantic relationships.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like...2023-09-0808 minWake Up Your Relationship!Dating Part 1 - S02E36Dating is all about finding your temporary or hopefully more permanent life partner. In today's episode, we're gonna talk about how it is so important to know yourself, and therefore show up genuine to this beginning stage so that you are more capable of finding your match, that will lead you to a long and successful relationship.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please...2023-09-0110 minWake Up Your Relationship!You Are My Forever - S02E35Not every couple is prepared to be with each other forever. In today's episode, I want to bring a little bit of light and a little bit of romance to the concept of "you are my forever". It is always important to be looking ahead to the goal and not get so lost in the day today and we lose the "forever".
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to...2023-08-2507 minWake Up Your Relationship!Reminder Episode - S02E34Simple reminder episode to make sure that we're taking care of our most important asset!
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Disclaimer: The information provided...2023-08-1804 minWake Up Your Relationship!Gender Difference #8 -S02E33Let's talk today about another gender difference that can be seen in a particular style of arguments. We're going to piggyback off of last weeks episode and talk about running away from an argument and how the genders can do something similar to that in an argument.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email...2023-08-1107 minWake Up Your Relationship!How To Take Control of an Argument - S02E32Do you or your partner feel like you're not attempt to not have an argument you lose control of the argument. This does not mean that one of you has the upper hand in asserting the correctness of how the argument should go. But more like wanting to shut down the argument, which then leads to an explosive argument. At that point the argument is therefore out of control. Today we are going to talk a little bit about this dynamic and how everyone can get a better control of arguments so that arguments don't layer and that they...2023-08-0407 minWake Up Your Relationship!Outcome vs Relationship - S02E31Today we are going to address the misconception that some people come into therapy for which is.... The outcome is more important than the relationship. I'm gonna talk today about some examples of what that means to put the outcome over the relationship and how this dynamic does not work well in couples therapy.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out...2023-07-2808 minWake Up Your Relationship!Modern Divorce - S02E30 Today's episode is for those in the beginning of dating, or wanting to preemptively look at their relationship in a way that will insulate themselves and their relationship from the flaws of modern divorce. I will talk more about what I mean by modern divorce. I will also go over what each of you can be doing to notice the signs or create skills that will allow you to sail pass these difficulties, if put into practice consistently.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop...2023-07-2110 minWake Up Your Relationship!What You Give is What You Get - S02E29It's as simple as the title suggest. I want for you to be thinking a little bit more critically about what kind of response are you getting from your partner because you might be giving them just the same.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get...2023-07-1404 minWake Up Your Relationship!Therapy Terms - S02E28 More people than ever before are aware of therapy based language. This language is typically used as ways to describe a person, symptoms or behaviors that fits a diagnoses. The reason we have this language in therapy is typically to help us define and find common ground and understanding about what's going on. However, in today's episode, I want to address some of the negative effects that overuse of these therapy words/phrases can have on your relationship and even yourself.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel...2023-07-0712 minWake Up Your Relationship!How to Jump to The End - S02E27 How can couples connect when they're having an argument that is multi layered? In today's episode we're gonna talk about how to jump to the end of these multi layered arguments and still find connection, even with not addressing every single layer.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people...2023-06-3009 minWake Up Your Relationship!Teacher & Student - S02E26In today's episode, we're gonna talk about what I call the teacher student dynamic. This is a way to label the experience that all couples go through when they're growing and learning new things about one another. In all educational situation is there is someone teaching and there is someone learning. So therefore, its been labeled the teacher student dynamic.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a...2023-06-2310 minWake Up Your Relationship!Evolution Never Ends - S02E25Some people think that when they enter couples therapy that this is the place that they will gain mastery of their relationship and never have struggles again. In today's episode, I want to talk about how relationships never stop evolving, nor should you ever want them to. And possible ways to think about it a little bit differently than never ending cycle of discomfort.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would...2023-06-1605 minWake Up Your Relationship!How Fast Can You Progress - S02E24Today we're gonna talk about realistically how fast a relationship can progress, considering two different people can be at two different speeds. Different ways for you to think about this relationship situation and some helpful tips to hopefully improve either of your experience of being a different speeds.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer...2023-06-0911 minWake Up Your Relationship!Masculine & Feminine Role Models - S02E23In today's modern age, there seems to be a lot of mixed messages around masculinity and femininity. As a couples counselor, this is a topic that no couples can truly go without if they are to graduate. I would like for you as a listener to think about what are some masculine and feminine role models you have. The more we understand what internal drives we have the better we can integrate who we truly are, feel comfortable in ourselves and our relationships.
If you would like to learn more about me and my...2023-06-0208 minWake Up Your Relationship!The 3 Relationship Truths -S02E22Through my work with couples, I have seen there to be several rules that all relationships have been influenced by. In today's podcast I want to talk about three truths that all relationships need to walk in understanding or start understanding now so that they can change their expectations and their dynamic for the better.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check...2023-05-2609 minWake Up Your Relationship!I Am Happy But You Are Not - S02E21When we are in relationship with another person, it's pretty normal for us to not always be on the same page. Today I want to talk about when one of you is not feeling happy and how it's OK to not fall into unhappiness with them.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or...2023-05-2609 minWake Up Your Relationship!Bad Delivery but Important Message - S02E20Today's topic is going to be exactly as the title suggests. Sometimes our partners are trying to tell us something, but the way they tell it to us is not coming across very well. In today's episode I want to talk about the importance of not letting those messages go by without trying to understand them.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do...2023-05-1907 minWake Up Your Relationship!Happiness is a Bucket - S02E19I have many analogies that I like to use in my work with couples to have them visualize what is happening within their relationship. These analogies are sometimes ways that they should be reviewing their needs, the relationships needs or the health of the relationship overall. Today, let's talk about one of my favorites, which is the bucket analogy!
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question...2023-05-1207 minWake Up Your Relationship!The Importance of Disappointment - S02E18In working with a number of couples that ultimately want to make one another happy, I have found a noticeable behavior that actually is quite negative, and something that erodes trust in the long run. This is a concept of not wanting to disappoint one's partner, and instead of telling the honest truth, they would rather tell a white lie to avoid disappointing them. In today's episode let's talk about the importance of actually facilitating disappointment instead of trying to sugarcoat things with a white lie.
If you would like to learn more about...2023-05-0506 minWake Up Your Relationship!Chivalry - S02E17 Chivalry is a very old concept of how specifically men behave with women. In today's modern time, some of these old teachings have become obsolete or negative. However, there are many things from the past that actually makes sense and can be tailored to every individual. In today's episode, I want to challenge the man in the audience to really think about what is their authentic version of chivalry, what does chivalry mean to them and how can they start embodied the kind of man they really want to be through the behaviors and mindset of chivalry.
2023-04-2810 minWake Up Your Relationship!Translation Game - S02E16Even if you and your partner speak the same language as your first language, it doesn't always mean that you actually are understanding one another. In today's episode, I want to talk more about how to be aware that communication is not always as simple as saying, the exact same words. But more about understanding that each other can have a different meaning from the exact same words. Instead of being frustrated by this fact, let's try making this a little bit more lighthearted and create a game.
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Wake Up Your Relationship!Gender Differences #7 - S02E15Let's talk today about another difference between the genders. Specifically, I want us to be focusing on the negative experiences partners can have within communication. What I mean that by that is in a situation you're trying to communicate something do you ever feel like your partner jumps to a negative conclusion? Let's talk a little bit today about why that happened and how you can help.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would...2023-04-1408 minWake Up Your Relationship!Incompatibility or Normal? - S02E14Let's talk about what some people might consider is incompatibility in a relationship. Or is this just the norm of being two different people? I have heard many people come into therapy with me that feel that they are in compatible with their partner and they're trying to find someway to rectify this. However, more often than not this is simply a moment that they are experiencing what it is to live with a different person.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org...2023-04-0708 minWake Up Your Relationship!Past Ammo Part 2 - S02E13This is our part two of the two part series around past ammo. In today's episode, we're going to talk more specifically about forgiveness and the role we play in forgiving our partners for past wrongs. This is going to be another episode where we take radical responsibility so get ready this might be uncomfortable.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon...2023-03-3110 minWake Up Your Relationship!Past Ammo Part 1 - S02E12Today we are going to talk about part 1 of a two-part series in regards to the topic of using past issues as ammo within arguments. I think every couple can understand that past pain definitely can linger if not addressed. Let's talk about how to begin this process, so that arguments become more focused on what is happening right now and not so much about what has happened in all the time you have been together as a couple.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my...2023-03-2407 minWake Up Your Relationship!Unrealistic Expectations - S02E11I believe it's common knowledge that we know our partner cannot be all things at all times to us. However, I still see in my practice that we have a lot of unrealistic expectations for our relationship. Today let's talk a little bit about what makes an unrealistic expectation and how to come to a compromise so they both of you can be in a relationship that feels happy and respectful of your differences.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you l...2023-03-1713 minWake Up Your Relationship!Importance of No Way Out Mindset - S02E10Today we're gonna talk about the importance of having a no way mindset when it comes to working on couples issues. Defining, the no way out mindset means to be ready to deal with the situation that you are in because you cannot leave. I want to give some examples of people I have seen in practice as well as throughout social media, but personify these issues of easily, leaving and giving up on the commitment that it takes to be in a relationship with another person.
If you would like to learn more about me and...2023-03-1011 minWake Up Your Relationship!Feminine and Masculine Dance - S02E09Every relationship does this dance. This dance goes beyond sexuality, and really is about the flow of roles and teamwork. Because this topic is vast and very personalized, I am only going to be talking about the most general points that I think everyone should start to assess and hopefully personalize in their own relationships. You will need, a strong awareness in yourself and what truly feels comfortable, happy and natural for you. Please keep in mind that this is a topic laced in a lot of cultural stigma so if you feel uncomfortable by discussing femininity and masculinity...2023-03-0308 minWake Up Your Relationship!Rules of Engagement - S02E08In today's podcast, we're gonna think about the effectiveness and the possibility of you creating rules or guidelines to how you and your partner decide to have arguments. We're naming it the rules of engagement.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.2023-02-2407 minWake Up Your Relationship!Being Hypocritical - S02E07In today's society, I see a lot of moments where people are expecting a behavior or an experience to come from someone else before it comes from them selves. This is specifically challenging when it comes to couples therapy. If you don't have anything to give or any energy or any willingness to do the thing you're requesting from your partner it doesn't make a lot of sense than asking of them to do what you are unwilling to do also. Today we're going to talk about the phenomenon of hypocrisy, and how to work on being aware of...2023-02-1708 minWake Up Your Relationship!Healing One at a Time - S02E06Todays topic is something that I learned from my own relationship as well as through my years working with other couples. In any argument both of you can be feeling hurt and when we fight to get our needs met we are fighting against our partner needing to get their needs met. In todays discussion I am going to layout a way to break the cycle of hurt by both of you learning to work on arguments one hurt person at a time.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free t...2023-02-1010 minWake Up Your Relationship!Gender Differences #6 - S02E05The genders have many similarities because of our experiences as humans. However there are still many differences that go unnoticed until it becomes an argument. Today lets talk about one that is a common miss understanding that can happen between a couple.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a...2023-02-0309 minWake Up Your Relationship!Being Open to Repair - S02E04The first step to making amends or repairing with our partner when something has happened is getting ourself into a place that we are even willing to allow them to help us feel better. Today we are going to talk about what this all means and how the start being aware if you are letting your partner help you or not.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered p...2023-01-2706 min
Wake Up Your Relationship!Power of Over Communicating - S02E03When a couple is stuck in a system that is upsetting one of the easiest tips to summarize to change this dynamic is to over communicate. Today we're going to talk about what does over communicating really mean and someways that you can implement that into your relationship.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone...2023-01-2007 min
Wake Up Your Relationship!Sharing Dreams - S02E02In my own relationship as well, and many of the couples I have worked with I have seen a bump in the road that they can experience over something that should be quite a fun experience. All of this can happen over the topic of sharing dreams. Today we're going to go further into what I mean by sharing dreams and ways that you and your partner can navigate this conversation so that it becomes more fulfilling and less upsetting to you both.
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Wake Up Your Relationship!NEW SEASON! - S02E01Welcome to the new season and to the new year. Today I'm just gonna talk with you a little bit about myself and re-introduce you to the podcast. Once agin, welcome to those returning and for those new listeners! Let's start improving our relationship today.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people l...2023-01-0604 min
Wake Up Your Relationship!Different Life Speeds - S01E52Almost everyone we meet in life well at one point or another be at a different life cycle than we are. Our partner is no different. The only major difference that you will feel is that being at these different life cycles will feel a lot more uncomfortable. Because you will half to live in a system that is moving towards your goals, but also respecting the speed, your partners add to achieve them. Today will be talking about some examples of how this happens and what you can do about it.
If you would like to l...2022-12-2310 minWake Up Your Relationship!Arguments Can Be Beautiful - S01E51Sometimes we forget that arguments aren't inherently a negative thing. Sure they feel pretty negative when you are in one, but if the outcome is positive can we say that arguments are such a bad thing? Today let's give some credit to the power and improtants arguments bring to our relationships. Having a positive outlook on arguments might just make them better or not be as hurtful also.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but w...2022-12-1606 minWake Up Your Relationship!Three Legged Stool - S01E50One of my favorite analogies on what any relationship should look like. Today lets talk about what does it mean to have a three legged stool relationship!
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information...2022-12-0906 minWake Up Your Relationship!Actions Speak Loader Than Words - S01E49Todays episode we will be going over the importance of fostering relationship safety and trust through our actions. In any healthy relationship we want the best for ourselves and our partner. But often there are moments were our intentions do not follow our actions, which then leads to uncertainty and distrust. Today let's look at ways we create distrust in their relationships and possible ideas on how to change this, so we can find security in our relationships once more.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free t...2022-12-0208 minWake Up Your Relationship!You Are Responsible - S01E48Today's topic is a hard one for many to hear. The topic of responsibility is very multi layered and yet simplistic all at the same time. Let's dive into one of the ways you can consider how you are responsible for the state of your relationship.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for p...2022-11-2505 minWake Up Your Relationship!Top Tip On How Not to Need Couples Therapy - S01E47I think the title says it all, today's topic is my number one tip I've learned from private practice up to this point on how to simply not need couples therapy. There are many points/reasons couples come in but one of the biggest underlying reasons that they are in my office is because of this one thing. Listen in today to find out what that one little trick is to make sure you are trying your best to stay out of a couples therapist office.
If you would like to learn more about me and my...2022-11-1807 minWake Up Your Relationship!Gender Differences Part 4 - S01E46Today we are talking about some more differences but not every couple really takes into account when it comes down to gender and our experiences. The essence of what will be talking about today is having both you and your partner make an awareness that what works for one of you will not inherently work for both of you. And this topic is across the board in your life, in your needs and in your emotional experiences.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies...2022-11-1108 minWake Up Your Relationship!The Power of Hugs - S01E45I like to think we all know that the power of touch can change situations. But sometimes in my work I am reminded that it never hurts to re-introduce us all into what seems like an obvious topic that can be a powerful turning point in any discussion, argument or relationship. Give your partner a hug today and lets see what happens!
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question a...2022-11-0404 minWake Up Your Relationship!Help Her by Making Decisions - S01E44Today we are going to talk about a common issue I see in my couples when it comes down to women wanting their partner to help them by making decisions in certain situations for them, and with their best interest at heart This is a deeper topic that has many layers however for today I want to just expose you to the beginning notion that women, in fact, enjoy when their partner helps them by making decisions for them.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my w...2022-10-2809 minWake Up Your Relationship!Divide and Conquer - S01E43Every couple works differently on how they want to divide up the labor for their house/family. However, it's important to not only divide this labor up but also to respect and trust one another to do their task to the benefit of the family. In todays episode we will be covering the topic of ways couples may be dividing the tasks but not full conquering the team work.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA b...2022-10-2107 minWake Up Your Relationship!4 Step Conflict Guide - S01E42Why does it seem like when you start an argument it can just deviate to a completely different place by the time you are both tired and not even sure what you are talking about any more? Well today I want to talk about a 4 step process to help relive arguments more accurately but also to realize what is the reason we can get lost in an argument.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but...2022-10-1408 minWake Up Your Relationship!Quiz on Female Trauma - S01E41Both men and women have been deeply traumatized by culture and history. Regardless of where you grew up or how your family tried to save you from these challenges, we are connected to the wider world and have not escaped the imprints of trauma on our life experiences. Today I want to do a small 6 question quiz for the women out there to start checking in with themselves about how and where in their internal emotional landscape they have been traumatized. This trauma comes up for everyone when it comes to couples therapy. Understanding this is your trauma coming...2022-10-0708 minWake Up Your Relationship!Fact Battle vs Emotional Discussion - S01E40Every couple will do this style of argument at one point or another. In todays episode I want us to talk about what is a Fact Battle and how we can evolve beyond this to get to the Emotional Discussion that needs to be had to stop the cycle of argument.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer e...2022-09-3008 minWake Up Your Relationship!Refining Conflict - S01E39Sometimes the simplest solution is the most meaningful when it comes to handling our life challenges. Redefining why a couple has conflict seems like an easy and powerful way any couple can move from feeling like they are stuck in a argument laden relationship. Today let's redefining what conflict as the positive potential to mean in any relationship.
If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check o...2022-09-2307 minWake Up Your Relationship!Coming Down From The Emotional Edge - S01E38Couples come to therapy for a variety of reasons. But when most people think about it they assume a couple needs therapy because they could be wanting to avoid a separation. In todays episode we will be talking about if you are a couple on the edge of leaving your relationship and what are signs you can come back down from that edge to repair your relationship.
If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for...2022-09-1608 minWake Up Your Relationship!Lead With Love Always - S01E37Let’s always remind ourselves of the importance to lead with love when it comes to our romantic relationship. There is never too much love we can show our partner and some couples when they are fighting or figuring out how to navigate difficult moments forget that even small gestures of love can make a huge impact of positivity for the relationship.
If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a mor...2022-09-0903 minWake Up Your Relationship!Being a “Nice Guy” Might Not Be So Nice - S01E36Today we are going to talk about what exactly I mean by what a “Nice Guy” is and how this dynamic can not play out well in a relationship long term.
If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions. Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treat...2022-09-0209 minWake Up Your Relationship!The Narrative On Your Relationship - S01E35Let’s change our relationships by changing what the narrative or personal truth is in our relationship. But first you need to know that you are evening creating one. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org.
If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions. Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C...2022-08-2606 minWake Up Your Relationship!Disappointment Between the Couple - S01E34Where does disappointment come from? Is it from your unrealistic expectations of what your partner is capable of, right now? Disappointment is always a signal that something needs to change. Either you, your partner, both of you or even your connection. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer...2022-08-1906 minWake Up Your Relationship!Men Paying on Dates - S01E33Today I will be sharing some personal thoughts on the social/cultural phenomenon about how we have decided to change up the responsibility of who pays on the date. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is...2022-08-1211 minWake Up Your Relationship!Negative Talk - S01E32How to balance positivity within the couple when one of you may enjoy discussing challenges or negative issues to a degree one of you doesn’t want to consent to anymore. Let’s talk about how to find a better balance around positive boundaries and still be supportive. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people look...2022-08-0508 minWake Up Your Relationship!Everyone is a Child on the Inside - S01E31Let’s create awareness of our emotional landscape not just from the frame work of who we are now but knowing it comes from many stages of our lives. Do you feel that magic of childhood still? That is the start to connecting with your inner child. Our partner has this inner child also and sometimes we react negatively because of a lack of emotional development we were able to achieve earlier on in life. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of...2022-07-2906 minWake Up Your Relationship!Broad Ideas on Respect - S01E30Do you respect your partner? Let’s check in about if you feel you do, when you feel you don’t and start to change this pattern of communication. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is sole...2022-07-2205 minWake Up Your Relationship!Mind Reading - S01E29Short talk about the importance to be clear to one another of what we want and understanding that our partners may not always know what we want. This doesn’t make them bad partners or that they don’t love you because they don’t get it right. Today lets show some examples of how the assumption of mind reading can play a negative role in the harmony of our relationships. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would...2022-07-1507 minWake Up Your Relationship!Gender Differences Part 3 - S01E28Another episode on the difference between the genders. Please come with an open mind and a willingness to learn! You may be surprised what you find out. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended...2022-07-0808 minWake Up Your Relationship!Understanding Why You Are Dating/Married - S01E27Today we will be asking you some questions to think about to get better clarity on why you are in the relationship you current are in or want to be in. Sometime we do things not for the best reasons. It’s important to evaluate our feelings and motives. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for pe...2022-07-0104 minWake Up Your Relationship!Why Do You Need Alone Time? - S01E26Alone time is important for everyone. But some couples may take their need to be away from their partner as an important signal of personal grow they still haven’t developed. Today we will be talking briefly about what the need for alone time may be meaning for yourself and how you relate to others. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I of...2022-06-2405 minWake Up Your Relationship!Take Her On Dates! - S01E25Life as a couple can be such an amazing whirlwind, feelings of excitement, novelty and growth constantly happening in the early stages. But many couples at one point or another loose a balance where one of you no longer is able to initiate planning things on their own. Today we talk about the challenges seen often with men not being able to plan, initiate or suggest dates. I will go over some simple tips to get this skill back on track for you both. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop...2022-06-1710 minWake Up Your Relationship!Accepting Differences - S01E24It’s pretty obvious to be saying this but you and your partner are different people. In todays episode this is just a small reminder on why its important to not forget this fact and how remembering this can help you both in easing tension in your relationship. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people lo...2022-06-1006 minWake Up Your Relationship!Don’t Deny Problems - S01E23Positivity is powerful but in some cases it is harmful. I will be talking today about how ignoring a couples issues with positivity can be less helpful in resolving their issues. f you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C...2022-06-0306 minWake Up Your Relationship!Wedding Season - S01E22Let’s talk about weddings! I am going to go over some of the struggles and blessing that weddings bring to couples. f you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes an...2022-05-2708 minWake Up Your Relationship!Avoiding the Emotional Bus - S01E21Today I am bringing you a unique analogy of what can happen in most couples when it comes to different emotional needs. I will be giving multiple examples of ways we can run our partners into the “emotional bus” and how it is reasonable for us to voice our needs to avoid it. f you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or p...2022-05-2008 minWake Up Your Relationship!Tips for the MEN! - S01E20This episode is dedicated to the men out there looking to make their partner happy. I will give you two simple tips of a powerful way you can improve your connection with your partner and hopefully improve satisfaction in your relationship for you both. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a...2022-05-1307 minWake Up Your Relationship!Gender Differences Part 2 - S01E19Inspired by my work and challenges I have seen clients experience we will cover another difference that can create misunderstandings and friction in a couples relationship. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please do check out my Patreon subscription options! I offer email or phone calls for people looking to get a more personalized answer to their questions.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for...2022-05-0608 minWake Up Your Relationship!Formula for Forgiveness - S01E18Couples struggle with many challenges and one common one can be communication however a mother incredibly common one is how to go meaningful apologizes and achieving lasting forgiveness. In this episode I am going to give you a simple formula to try out when your relationship is looking to not only move on from an argument/disagreement but also find forgiveness from one. If you would like to learn more about me and my practice feel free to stop by my website, sunrisetherapies.org. If you live outside of Massachusetts, USA but would like to get a question answered please...2022-04-2908 min
Wake Up Your Relationship!The Importance of Gratitude - S01E17This is just a simple reminder to be grateful for having your partner in your life and for all the things they do!
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. It...2022-04-2208 minWake Up Your Relationship!Emotional Leaning Back - S01E16This episode will be discussing some simple tips about how to start emotionally leaning back in your relationship so that you are not managing the emotional well being of both of the people in your relationship. I will be discussing briefly what emotionally leaning back means and how it can be seen in some relationships.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: T...2022-04-1508 minWake Up Your Relationship!Waiting for Sex - S01E15*****CAUTION!!!! This episode discusses some issues that may feel controversial or uncomfortable. If you feel uncomfortable please do skip this episode at any point.****
Today's topic is more for the women out there that are currently looking to get into a long term committed relationship. Having worked with both men and women individually on issues related to relationships there is one major lesson that I have noticed that could revolutionize your dating power. That power comes from not just sex, but its the main mode I want to discuss today. Lets discover one way to improve your...2022-04-0814 minWake Up Your Relationship!Every Relationship is a Give and Take - S01E14Some people come into romantic relationships expecting it to be just like the fairy tale. In this episode we will talk about how not just romantic relationships but also family relationships all come down to giving and taking. No relationship does not have some from of expectations or needs being met. Its how we come to terms with this idea and make the best decisions possible.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply...2022-04-0108 minWake Up Your Relationship!It Wont Always be Fair - S01E13Today we will be talking about how couples can experience unfair moments when it comes to responsibilities and some ideas to hopefully shift away from the resentment that can be building because of it.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for...2022-03-2514 minWake Up Your Relationship!Bilingual Couples - S01E12Couples with a more diverse background tend to need more insight to one an other's experience as well as patience to learning those skills. Today I will share a bit about my own relationship as a bi-lingual couple as well as others I have worked with. Things to think about and ways any couple can work as a team in situations of diversity.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question i...2022-03-1811 minWake Up Your Relationship!Fairness with social Media - S01E11Today I will be sharing a bit about a case that shows clear bias when it come to social media management. How we all agree and communicate our comfort to our partner when it comes to any and all social situations is something not many couples think about when they are creating their relationship. Social media is a reality for modern couples. Not only is this important to create fairness but also to acknowledge the differences between what is acceptable for men and women when it comes to voicing our discomforts.
If you have a question you w...2022-03-1110 minWake Up Your Relationship!Is Couples Therapy for you? - S01E10In this episode we will be talking about possible features of a couple that is ready for couples therapy and what couples just might not be the best fit. Sadly not every couple is ready or truly interested in improving their relationship. Sometimes this means the couple is not ready to look at their own role in the issue or they are not willing to listen to their partner because the hurt they feel or have caused is too much for them to be willing to work through. Every therapist does couples therapy differently. But these are just some...2022-03-0408 minWake Up Your Relationship!Two Can be True - S01E09In relationships it can sometimes be hard when we both have different experiences of the same event or different understandings. In this episode we will be covering one simple way to start practicing a new way to look at this type of conflict.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational...2022-02-2510 minWake Up Your Relationship!Money #1 - S01E08In this episode we will begin talking about the concept of couples and money. I just want to start you off with thinking about how you currently manage your money within your relationship. There are many other avenues still needing to be discussed about money but for now you starting to recognize your feelings on money will help you and your relationship grow.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your q...2022-02-1812 minWake Up Your Relationship!Commitment - S01E07In this episode we will be talking about what commitment can mean to you, how to start thinking differently about what it means to be committed to someone and how commitment is crucial for a couple to have safety so that they can grow.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely i...2022-02-1109 minWake Up Your Relationship!Genders Are Different - S01E06This episode is a very important one in the grand scheme of understand how to approach couples in conflict. I find that couples today sometimes struggle with the expectation of sameness. They may think that they get along so well with their partner so why is this one area a mess. Sometimes it really just comes down to understanding that men and women are conditioned, socialized, and genetically different. Not in a value sort of way but just in a one likes apples and the other like oranges, its not bad just different. This episode is to help you...2022-02-0412 minWake Up Your Relationship!Words We Use - S01E05In this episode we talk about the importance of the words we use. So I know that seems simple enough but even in my own relationship its so important to know that words have power to really harm your partner. Are you consciously speaking to them from a place of love/compassion or are you unconsciously just speaking to them without care?
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question i...2022-01-2814 minWake Up Your Relationship!Compatibility - S01E04Be compatible
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. It is understood that even though Dawn C. Ramezany is a licensed mental health counselor, the views expressed on this...2022-01-2111 minWake Up Your Relationship!Know Your Partner - S01E03In this episode we will be talking about ways we can learn how to better know the partner we have. I will be giving some examples of couples that I have worked with that have had this issue in different capacities and then leave you with some ideas on how you can practice curiosity with your partner and how you can spot those learning moments.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to y...2022-01-1412 minWake Up Your Relationship!Happy - S01E02Today's episode is all about being happy! Not that today's episode will solve the infinite question, what does happiness mean? But instead I hope to remind you all that you being happy with yourself, with your life, and being able to tap into your joy makes you a better person and an even better partner. You are 50% of your relationship. Taking care of you is therefor really important. This is your reminder! Love you to love others!
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to wr...2022-01-0704 minWake Up Your Relationship!Intro S01E01Welcome to my very first podcast episode! Today I just want to get a chance to say hello and introduce myself.
If you have a question you would like to ask feel free to stop by my website sunrisetherapies.org to write me an email. I will see if I can reply to your question in one of the episodes.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Dawn C. Ramezany is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. It is u...2021-12-3002 min