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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The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
How well a couple communicates not only predicts how a specific conversation will go but also sets the tone for their entire relationship. When partners speak respectfully to each other, they increase understanding, trust, and positive connection. When couples speak to each other in negative ways, frustration, conflict, and distance quickly follow. Research and Statistics… Read more
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Managing Stressful Outbursts
Yes, managing these outbursts – not eliminating them. It is impossible to eliminate it because stress is, and always will be, a part of life. You may be talented at keeping those outbursts in, but at some point, you hit your boiling point, and that stress comes pouring out! We have all been there – yes, me too.… Read more
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Changing Your Perspective
When couples start therapy they place a negative tone on their relationship goals. They will say something similar to, “I’m telling my spouse what I need and they don’t listen”. In this situation, I know part of the solution immediately and I am going to share it with you today. The Problem In conflict, you… Read more
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The Friendship Foundation
How well do you know your partner? We ask exploratory questions when we start dating and yet it almost stops when we become more committed. We lose connection on the day-to-day tasks if we do not continue to strengthen that exploration. Here are some ideas to strengthen your friendship foundation. When you have a solid… Read more
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This Mindset Helps You Achieve Goals
Achieving goals happens when the right mindset is in place. This mindset has two critical parts. Without both parts, you will likely feel stuck and without progress. The two crucial aspects are knowing what I need to grow and what I need to let go. You will be limited if you focus solely on one… Read more
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It’s Our Bedroom
You are in the middle of an argument. The conversation is relentless and the time keeps ticking by. As it gets later, you want to go to sleep – gosh, let’s be real: you need to sleep! But now what? An outcome for some couples is to sleep in separate rooms. One partner sleeps in… Read more