Allison Rimland

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist Denver & Englewood CO Mom, wife, yogi, gardener & dog-lover.

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Premarital counseling can be a wonderful way to continue to strengthen as a couple while you plan for one of the most exciting times in your life.

Learn more about premarital counseling at Thrive: https://t.co/XnbRGGVgmV

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Marriage creates a physical, emotional, and spiritual connection between two people who become a family.

Here are five things that are important for you and your partner to reflect on before marriage – hopefully a lifetime partnership.

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We know that it can actually be quite hard for couples to share their vulnerability directly with each other, and this is how communication falls apart. Turning toward each other helps.

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When couples can slow down the instinct to try to control their partner, we can begin to hear the emotional message underneath the control.

If this sounds tricky, that’s because it can be - and working with an Emotionally Focused Therapist can help. https://t.co/IpYx8KNnSS

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Change should be something that is ideally discussed and navigated by both partners. Going through major life changes are actually common spots for couples to start to get caught in negative cycles. Learn how we can help here: https://t.co/IpYx8KNnSS

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Fighting in a relationship is normal, although it can be hurtful. Here are four things our Emotionally Focused couples’ therapists recommend you do to repair your relationship after a big fight.

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In the days, weeks and months after the discovery of an affair, emotions ebb and flow. Often, this feels like you are being yanked in opposite directions – between love and fear, longing and anger. This is normal.

Need support healing after an affair? https://t.co/al00rtliVx

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If couples don’t make an intentional effort to communicate as friends, hang out with each other in an enjoyable setting, or remain emotionally close to each other, the friendship will fade.

Learn how to support the friendship in your relationship here: https://t.co/2oOr5frDwX

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We want to dispel these myths so you can get the help you need and deserve to Thrive as a couple.

These couples counseling myths typically include some fear of being judged, blamed, or losing this most important relationship. Here's what you should know: https://t.co/3CuL0L5SK7

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Letting your LGBTQ+ partner know you don’t see their sexuality as a problem to solve or something to ignore, but rather something you value because it is a part of them, is an essential part of making your relationship a safe space for them.

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How you react as a parent to your child coming out is extremely important.

It’s important to not minimize what your child is telling you. Here are some simple do’s and don’ts to help you react to your child in a way that shows love and support. https://t.co/TaZuC9PG39

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It is important to understand that sex and gender identity are two separate things.

Learning about the differences between sex and gender identity can go a long way toward helping your nonbinary, trans, or gender-expansive child feel seen and validated. https://t.co/TaZuC9PG39

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Happy, happy Pride from everyone here at Thrive!

This month, and every month, let's make a concerted effort to hold space for the LGBTQ+ folks in our lives. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Meet our 2024 Graduate Counseling Intern, Rachel Meso!

Welcome, Rachel! To learn more or schedule with her, call 303-513-8975, X1. You can learn more about working with Rachel here: https://t.co/AL2EYXvbyh

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Building and maintaining trust and connection in a relationship is a practice. There are lots of ways to begin to turn toward your partner to strengthen your connection. Here are 5 ways to start!

What's your favorite way to connect with your partner?

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Psychology studies show that choosing to turn towards your partner is the single best way to build trust between you. Here are some ways to turn toward your partner to build trust and connection in your relationship.

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Here are two creative and novel ways to connect with your partner so you will feel heard. They are not easy, but they can be truly effective if done sincerely.

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Most of us can relate to moments when we didn’t feel heard. What a frustrating and discouraging feeling that is—especially when it happens with your partner whom you love.
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Don’t wait for your hope to run out and the hurts to pile up. Let’s get started identifying the challenges, learning to communicate in new ways, and building the love and life you desire for your relationship and family! https://t.co/6BeXUvKPcx

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Today we honor and remember the brave people who have given their lives in service of this country. We hold in our hearts the fellow soldiers, friends, and family members whose lives have or will continue on with huge, gaping losses in them.