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Healthy communication is the foundation of lasting relationships, but many couples struggle to break negative patterns on their own. Simple practices like the 555 Rule and professional support through couples counseling can help partners build empathy, resolve conflict, and restore trust. At My Place Counseling, we provide the tools and guidance you need to strengthen your connection and create a more fulfilling bond.

Resilience is the key to navigating life’s challenges with strength and balance. This blog explores practical emotional support strategies—from active listening and offering help to encouraging self-care, coping skills, and building strong support networks. Learn how these resilience support methods can reduce stress, strengthen connections, and empower emotional well-being for yourself and others.

This blog explores how setting boundaries can reduce anxiety, protect your energy, and improve work-life balance, especially for working parents during the busy back-to-school season. It offers practical strategies for creating limits at work, in personal life, and with family routines, along with sample scripts to communicate them effectively. Readers will learn how boundaries support focus, self-care, and calmer, more fulfilling days.

Burnout is rising in New England’s wealthiest communities, quietly driven by high standards, hidden stress, and the pressure to appear successful.

Life unfolds in stages—each one shaping who we become. When we understand how to grow through connection, purpose, and reflection, we can move through adulthood with more clarity and meaning. Let’s break down the final three stages of adulthood so you can navigate them with confidence and intention.

Life can feel overwhelming when negative thoughts take hold, but with awareness, mindfulness, and reframing, you can break free from them.

Constantly prioritizing others' needs over your own, in the pursuit of selflessness and compassion, can lead to burnout.

As a working parent, you know the juggling act all too well. Between your job, managing household responsibilities, and keeping up with...

Self-compassion isn’t about perfection—it’s about accepting your flaws with kindness and understanding.