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Oct 27
1 min

21 Days of Gratitude

Last year in my Building Stronger Marriages Facebook Group, we participate in a 21 Days of Gratitude Challenge for our partners. The goal...

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Rachel Jones

Oct 25
2 min

Being a Therapist is Hard.

Some days it is really difficult to show up and do my job. I'm human too and have my own struggles that impact my mental and emotional he...

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Rachel Jones

Oct 22
1 min

28 Date Night Ideas

Dating is exciting at the beginning of our relationship. It's often a focus and a weekly connection with our partner. For some reason, it...

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You're going to have multiple marriages one way or another.

Rachel Jones

Oct 15
2 min

You're going to have multiple marriages one way or another.

"Most people are going to have two or three marriages or committed relationships in their adult life. Some of us will have them with the ...

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Rachel Jones

Sep 7
2 min

I Did Not Start as a Coupes Therapist

Would it surprise you to learn that I did not start my career as a therapist working with couples? Well, it's the truth. I actually began...

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Rachel Jones

Jun 23
1 min

Finding Connection and Support

The Pandemic is taking a toll on so many of us, including me. My anxiety has increased, my emotional reactions have worsened, and I've ne...

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Rachel Jones

May 12
1 min

Building Intimacy

Intimacy is often associated with sex, yet intimacy is so much more than just sex. Intimacy are the moments you try to connect, to love y...

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"I appreciate, I feel, I want" Effective Communication

Rachel Jones

May 7
1 min

"I appreciate, I feel, I want" Effective Communication

I tried this out in my relationship and it has been so helpful in communicating through conflict. "I appreciate..." Described a specific ...

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Rachel Jones

Apr 29
1 min

Emotion Processing

What week are we in with this Pandemic? I've totally lost track! I am feeling the weight, overwhelm, and uncertainty though. It hit me ha...

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Rachel Jones

Apr 20
1 min

Emotional Support

Naming how your partner can support you emotionally is vulnerable and necessary! My youtube video below goes over how to think about what...

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Relationship Tip: Do a Weekly Relationship Check-in!

Rachel Jones

Apr 13
1 min

Relationship Tip: Do a Weekly Relationship Check-in!

Checking in weekly with your relationship is the number one tip I give when working with couples. I share a bit more about how it helps b...

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Myth: Couples Counseling is if you are considering Divorce

Rachel Jones

Apr 6
1 min

Myth: Couples Counseling is if you are considering Divorce

Have you ever heard that couples counseling is only if you are going through a divorce? THIS IS A MYTH! Couples counseling is for all sor...

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Rachel Jones

Apr 1
1 min

What is Grief?

While I primarily work with couples, I also work with organizations that experience a crisis or traumatic event on their worksite. I help...

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Rachel Jones

Mar 23
1 min

How to Set Healthy Boundaries Part 2

"How can you be assertive with setting your boundaries and advocating for your needs? What does the communication process look like?" Her...

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Rachel Jones

Mar 22
1 min

Therapy Support during Covid-19

We are in an unprecedented time currently. I want to encourage you to protect your emotional and mental health during this time. If you a...

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Rachel Jones

Mar 17
1 min

How to Set Healthy Boundaries Part 1

Setting boundaries can be difficult. Here are tips to focus on when setting boundaries in your relationships.

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Therapy Concern: As the Therapist, are you the expert?

Rachel Jones

Mar 9
1 min

Therapy Concern: As the Therapist, are you the expert?

Sometimes clients expect me to be the expert since I'm the therapist. While that is very flattering, the reality is that I am not the exp...

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Therapy Concern: What if things do not get better?

Rachel Jones

Mar 3
2 min

Therapy Concern: What if things do not get better?

During my intake sessions, I have heard the concern about things not getting better while doing therapy. It is normal to have this concer...

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Rachel Jones

Feb 6
2 min

Curious about my Approach to Therapy?

During my final year of graduate school, we explored our view of therapy and our hopes/goals for our sessions with our clients. I enjoy v...

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Rachel Jones

Dec 18, 2019
2 min

2020: Preparing for the New Year

A new year, a new decade, and a chance for new resolutions. While we prepare for the holidays, we find ourselves surrounded by the questi...

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