relationship wellness
Jean Goodwin, LCSW
"We do not pick our perfect match because we ourselves are not perfect. The Universe hands us a flawless diamond - in the rough. Only if we are willing to polish off every part of ourselves...do we end up with a soul mate."
Notes to Each Other, Hugh & Gail Prather
Do you regularly find yourself wondering what happened to the fun, the connection, the sex in your relationship? Or musing that, if we love each other, shouldn’t our relationship feel better than this? Contrary to everything our culture has taught us, extraordinary relationships do not happen by accident. They develop over time, when adults relate to each other in skillful ways. Though an essential part of relationship, love alone will not bring happiness to or make a relationship work. The relationship you desire requires skill.
At A Good Life Counseling and Coaching you learn how to be in relationship. You learn...
How the inherent dynamics of relationship can lead to feelings of isolation and dissension
How to change the patterns and limiting roles in your relationship
How to build interdependence by balancing connection and autonomy
How to develop personal responsibility and trust in yourself and your partner
How to engage with your partner and yourself with kindness, respect, and authenticity
Strong and loving relationships are an essential component of a good life. We place great value on them and yet we often do little to tend and nurture them. The relationship you desire is attainable; it flourishes when given the necessary care and attention. Tending your relationship will transform it from one filled with mediocrity, tension, or pain to a relationship in which generosity, tenderness, and joy abound.
Relationship Wellness Check
Q: Would you like to feel more engaged with your partner and less like roommates?
Q: Would you like to manage conflict and differences in your relationship more productively?
Q: Would you like to feel more valued in your relationship?
Q: Would you like to experience more joy, laughter, and playfulness in your relationship?
Q: Would you like physical intimacy in your relationship to be more satisfying?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, “A Good Life Counseling and Coaching” can assist you in developing your relationship wellness and a richer experience of yourself and your partner!