if you can only do one thing to improve your love relationship, make sure that you know and support your PARTNER’S dreams – not Your dream for them, or what you think their dreams should be, but THEIR actual dreams.

Once people are introduced to the power and science of the Gottman Method, they become believers because it is easy to learn and implement in a way that is both positive and hopeful ...

For any relationship to succeed long-term, It is super important for both partners to practice we-ness instead of defaulting to me-ness …

Take it easy.  Take your time.  Take care.  Take a break. Especially at this time of year when it’s easy to let your schedule run you, rather than you run your schedule. 

If couples avoid self-disclosure and avoid conflict, these are part of the cascade toward betrayal.  Couples need to share things and process things.  Even difficult things …

Dr. Mikinski is an APT Registered Play Therapist™

“When you tell her she's stronger than the storm blowing in. When you're there when she just needs a friend……”

A wild home is a natural environment that you can visit often to experience emotional and spiritual renewal. Nature is a balm during difficult times, so cultivate your inner garden.  You’ll be richer for it.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Kew Gardens and Kew Palace in England.  As I walked through the relatively small palace, I came upon a display about how to support yourself and others with “Five Ways to Wellbeing” …