By Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT Relationships come in all shapes and sizes. That’s what makes relationships exciting, right? I believe relationships anchor us in life and influence how we participate in the world around us and the journeys we take in life. In a time of a global pandemic, relationships are the one stable aspect […]
From Transaction to Intimacy
By Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT “But what about me?” Raise your hand if you’ve ever asked this question. (I know I have!) In life, relationships come in all shapes and sizes. Some are elegantly structured and extend beyond time; while others appear rigid and brief, with jagged edges that leave us with a lasting pain. […]
Surviving a Quarantine with Your Spouse
By Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT When your wedding vows stated, ‘for better or worse, in sickness and health,’ you probably weren’t thinking that included a 14+ day quarantine with your spouse. Our world is changing by the hour. This field of unknown can heighten fear and anxiety, and impact how we relate to the ones […]
Traversing Divorce
The Divorce Journey The Holiday season has come and gone. 2020 is upon us. It is a time for New Year’s resolutions, fresh starts, dropping bad habits and for some of us, time to exit our marriage. Divorce attorneys will tell you January can be a busy time for people initiating divorce proceedings. To avoid […]
Let’s Talk about SEX
Author and Couples Therapist Ester Perel, said that for most couples, “Sex is easier to do, than to talk about.” Those of us raised in the Midwest can probably relate to what Ester Perel’s is saying. Sexual intimacy is not something many of us feel comfortable discussing with one another. Yet honesty and healthy communication […]