What is Self-Care and What Does it Look Like?
The term "self-care" is used often, and there are many definitions and ideas about what it is. At its core, self-care is the act of...
Carpenter Couple & Family Counseling, PLLC
Erica Carpenter, Ph.D., LMFT-S
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New Year's Intentions for Your Relationships
The start of the new year is a great time to think about areas you would like to focus on over the next 12 months, both individually and...
Rebuilding Your Relationship in Our New Normal
The pandemic has taken its toll on many of us in a variety of ways. As some sort of semblance of normalcy begins to appear as we start to...
Showing More of Your Authentic Self in Your Relationship
There are many different variations of what it means to be your authentic self in relationships, but most include something along the...
Fun Ideas to Help Couples Stay Connected
It can be hard to make nurturing your relationship with your partner a priority with the everyday demands of life. But being able to keep...
What is Your Definition of a Partnership?
When you think of the word partnership, you might think of working as a team, doing something together, or tackling tasks by splitting up...
Ways to Experience More Joy in Your Day-to-Day Life
When was the last time you felt joy? It's a feeling word that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it really mean to experience joy?...
What Type of Support Do You Need From Your Partner?
Have you ever found yourself sharing with your partner after a long day of work and looking for a listening ear, but instead your partner...
Things Couples Don't Talk About Until They're in the Therapy Room
When couples are early in their relationship, they're likely not thinking about some of the harder things that may come up over time. As...
What is Emotional Intimacy and How Do You Help it Grow?
One of the things that sets the relationship you have with a partner or spouse apart from other relationships in your life is the...