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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Tips From A Counselor Before Going To Couples Counseling
Are you tired of feeling disconnected from your partner, trapped in repetitive arguments, or desiring more intimacy? The path to a thriving relationship begins with acknowledging the challenges and taking proactive steps to address them. Remember, challenges are opportunities in disguise, and every step you take toward your dreams brings you closer to their realization.… Read more
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Spring Date Ideas
The spring equinox is on March 19th, 2024, so spring is just around the corner! From unique outdoor adventures to more tranquil options, plenty of spring date ideas are out there just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re looking to celebrate something special or just want to make some unforgettable memories, these spring date ideas… Read more
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Common Parenting and Relationship Dynamics
In this post, we’ll explore how parenting can impact a relationship and offer advice on maintaining a strong partnership while raising children. It goes without saying, but to be clear, being a loving and supportive parent is one of the biggest responsibilities you will have. In couples counseling, the stress and pressure of being a… Read more
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Are You A Challenger Or An Escape Artist?
While we are all unique, there are still some major categories we can fall into when it comes to our fighting styles: you either challenge or escape the problem. These categories are not meant to label you, but to help understand your style. Depending on the styles of both you and your partner, we can… Read more
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Retire at 55, expire at 65?… That’s old hat.
Written by: Joseph Vander Linde, CLTC for The Couples Workshop in Fort Collins readers. Hundreds of couples have sat in my office and shared their long-term goals and aspirations with me. They say things like, “We want to save a million dollars.” “She wants to retire at 65”. Or, “we could live comfortably on $50,000”,… Read more
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Exercise: Negotiating Power
Instructions: For the following items, please describe, in your perception, how things are currently handled and how you would like them to be handled. What is your philosophy about who should do what? Who generally does what (you, your partner, or fairly shared as you’d like)? Are things shared as you would like them to… Read more