As the summer heat is still present, it’s hard to think about the approaching fall, but it is time to start considering the return to school for many families. This is a time that can be charged with many large emotions like anxiousness, worry, stress, excitement, happiness or dread. It is important to allow your child to feel valid for having any and all of these reactions.  

So often couples come to therapy to work on communication and building intimacy in their relationship. Couples struggle with how to do this, when to find the time, and where to get started. Here are three activities that can be used at your leisure:

If the idea of seeking couples therapy makes you uneasy, embarrassed, anxious, uncomfortable, or hesitant, you are not alone. There are many misconceptions about couples therapy that can prevent people from seeking help.