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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.

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

Saying no is not an act of rejection or negativity. It’s an act of self-respect, self-awareness, and empowerment.