Dr. Viviana discusses 5 ways to connect with your partner after baby arrives with Steph and Rosie from Studio 512. Watch the full interview here 5 Ways Parents Can Connect With Each Other After Baby Arrives: 5. Take a walk together as a family (an opportunity to chat about your day) 4. Lots of Kisses…
In life, we all have our own preferences as to what feels safe and comfortable. We set boundaries to protect ourselves and to mitigate feelings of discomfort or uncertainty. With Covid-19, one challenge some couples are facing is coming to terms with different new normals. One person is ready to resume life as it was…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day “right” is a source of stress for many couples. A deluge of advertisements pours down on us, beginning weeks before the holiday – many of them creating guilt-avoidance incentives for men to spend as much money as possible on their female partners. All of this marketing has made us feel that we…
WEEKEND LOVE WARRIORS: Four Ways to Connect The weekend is almost here, and it is a great time to reconnect and enjoy time with your significant other. Here are four ways to connect this weekend: Make love first thing in the morning! Testosterone levels and relaxation levels are at their highest and, just like with working out,…
One of the most common innocent complaints I get from both my male and female clients is that their partner doesn’t smell, taste, feel as clean as they would like. Fortunately, it is an easy fix (for most of them). If you or your partner are struggling with this sensitive topic, keep these everyday items…
1. Start Early. I get it. You work long, hard hours. You get home and just want to rest – eat dinner, have a drink, watch some tv, and before you know it, you and your partner are both too tired for sex. One remedy for this is to make love in the morning. Right…
DO – keep up your dates! I often get asked the question, “What should our dates look like?” This is completely up to you and your partner. It can be a day date, night date, weekend, or weekday date! Making sure that you and your significant other are investing in the importance of dates…
In Christian counseling, the foundation of the therapeutic process is the belief that God offers hope and healing in the midst of hurt and brokenness. While my training is in Christian counseling, many of my clients do not specifically identify with Christianity. It is my goal to work with each client to help them understand…
On this Thanksgiving Holiday, show your partner gratitude by sharing with him/her at least 3 ways that they have added positivity and love to your life this year. Have kids? Make sure to also do this kindness in front of them. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! If you have any further questions about this topic or to schedule…
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