Rachel JonesJun 231 minFinding Connection and SupportThe 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...
Rachel JonesMay 121 minBuilding IntimacyIntimacy 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...
Rachel JonesMay 71 min"I appreciate, I feel, I want" Effective CommunicationI tried this out in my relationship and it has been so helpful in communicating through conflict. "I appreciate..." Described a specific ...
Rachel JonesApr 291 minEmotion ProcessingWhat 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...
Rachel JonesApr 201 minEmotional SupportNaming how your partner can support you emotionally is vulnerable and necessary! My youtube video below goes over how to think about what...
Rachel JonesApr 131 minRelationship 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...
Rachel JonesApr 61 minMyth: Couples Counseling is if you are considering DivorceHave 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...
Rachel JonesApr 11 minWhat 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...
Rachel JonesMar 231 minHow 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...
Rachel JonesMar 221 minTherapy Support during Covid-19We are in an unprecedented time currently. I want to encourage you to protect your emotional and mental health during this time. If you a...
Rachel JonesMar 171 minHow to Set Healthy Boundaries Part 1Setting boundaries can be difficult. Here are tips to focus on when setting boundaries in your relationships.
Rachel JonesMar 91 minTherapy 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...
Rachel JonesMar 32 minTherapy 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...
Rachel JonesFeb 62 minCurious 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...
Rachel JonesDec 18, 20192 min2020: Preparing for the New YearA new year, a new decade, and a chance for new resolutions. While we prepare for the holidays, we find ourselves surrounded by the questi...
Rachel JonesDec 3, 20191 min12 Days of Christmas ChallengeCome join us in the Building Stronger Marriages Facebook Group as we participate in a 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. Each day is one thi...
Rachel JonesNov 13, 20192 minBuilding Stronger MarriagesI hit that stage in life where attending Weddings happen much more frequently. In the process of my own marriage, many of my friends bega...
Rachel JonesOct 23, 20192 minA Personal Story of Couples CounselingWe love to learn from others and hear about their own experiences. It's why social media is so popular! I've invited my husband to share ...
Rachel JonesOct 8, 20192 minGratitudeAccording to John Gottman, creator of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, there is a magic ratio for making love last. That ratio is 5:1 whic...
Rachel JonesOct 2, 20192 minHow to Talk to your Partner About Couples CounselingWe still live in a world where the topic of therapy can still be looked down on. We are slowly making changes, but we are not at a place w...