The Drafting Table Blog
Blog posts are focused on a diverse set of topics so your relationship can grow – no matter what goal you have! Topics include: anger, communication skills, conflict management, date ideas, goal setting, happiness, intimacy, stress relief, and book reviews. Occasionally, another professional in Fort Collins will provide their valuable insight into helping your family thrive.
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10 Ways to Say “I’m Sorry”
Coming back to one another following a blowup can be challenging. Sometimes you want to talk to your partner, but the tension of the argument still lingers. Instead of waiting for the tension to decrease over time, here are 10 ways to repair the relationship following the conflict. Repair Attempts What makes a repair attempt… Read more
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Understanding Your Anger
Does the fire inside of your chest burn too hot? Are you quick to get angry in disagreements with your partner? You aren’t alone. It’s aggravating when your partner isn’t getting what you are saying. Let’s talk about how to utilize your fire effectively instead of letting it burn out of control. “When you’re mad,… Read more
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Gaining Momentum In 2024
Happy 2024! It’s the time of year when many people are evaluating their goals, their challenges, and what is holding them back. You might have motivation right now; however, the momentum starts to slow down within the next few weeks. If this tends to happen to you, then you’re not alone, but perhaps we can… Read more
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Emotional Flooding – Know What It Is And How To Manage It
Emotional flooding is a term created by Dr. John Gottman to describe the physiological and psychological reaction that happens when we are experiencing a high level of anxiety. It is when you are feeling overwhelmed during conflict. When you are flooded effective communication becomes extremely difficult as it is nearly impossible to have a valuable… Read more
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How To Be More Sexually Active
Perhaps you have a wonderful friendship with your partner and have a strong bond together; however, you’re also looking to spice up your sexual chemistry. In general, intimacy needs dedication to thrive, and that is true for intimacy inside and outside of the bedroom (more information about increasing intimacy here). This post will target what… Read more
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Decreasing Stress
When you are experiencing high stress often, it’s crucial to focus on decreasing stress. This is an appropriate time to evaluate your self-care – What is going well, what can go better, and what specific activities can you do when you are experiencing a high level of stress? What does stress do to our body?… Read more