by drbonnie | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Healthy Relationships
Relationships can be complicated, but one key component that often determines the success of a romantic partnership is emotional intimacy. Emotional intimacy revolves around the strong emotional connection between two people, where they feel comfortable discussing...
by drbonnie | Dec 7, 2013 | Couples Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Marriage Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Relationship Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
My Holiday Gift to Men Everywhere: A Letter To Your Wives and Girlfriends Dear Wives & Girl Friends, This fun and festive holiday season brings much promise. There will be parties, celebrations, and gift exchanges. Colorful trees, sweet & familiar...
by drbonnie | Aug 29, 2013 | Couples Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Marriage Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Relationship Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
Summer Vacation as a Litmus Test: How to Communicate your way to a great vacation! By: Ingrid Jacob-Hicks, M.A. MFT Intern Putting all routine aside, you decide it’s time for a break and to spend time with your family. Great idea – sounds simple, right?...
by drbonnie | Aug 8, 2013 | Couples Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Marriage Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Relationship Rehabilitation
Love Lessons from the Bachelorette: This Can’t be Love? By Dr. Bonnie Kennan, MFT Come on, admit it. You watched it, I know you did. This confession comes out in the privacy of my therapy office more than you can imagine: On Monday night you curled...
by drbonnie | Jun 20, 2013 | Couples Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Marriage Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Relationship Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
How To Succeed At Last-Ditch Couples Therapy (With Really Trying, But Trying Effectively) By Dr. Bonnie Ray Kennan, MFT Another relationship bites the dust. It is an occupational hazard for a couples therapist, sad, nonetheless. Despite my best efforts to help...
by drbonnie | Jun 5, 2013 | Couples Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Marriage Therapy, Relational Life Therapy
HOW DOES JOHN GOTTMAN PREDICT DIVORCE? By Dr. Bonnie Ray Kennan, MFT Do you recognize any of these warning signs that your relationship might need some work? The First Sign: Harsh Startup 96% of the time you can predict the outcome of a...