EMPATHY – The closest thing to a magic wand for relationships.
I might not have a magic wand to fix all relationships–but I do have a simple skill that we can use in any area of our life to feel closer to others. This set of videos will break down how we can show EMPATHY in communication. It’s simple (but not easy)...
When Everything’s Good, but Sex is Awkward
You and your partner have a pretty strong relationship. You can talk about most things, you handle conflict without blowing up at each other, and you support each other’s hopes and dreams. There’s trust in the relationship and you feel comfortable opening up about...
Why Your Arguments are Going Nowhere
Every now and then a couple comes to me saying things like: -“We have a really strong relationship.” -“We usually communicate really well.” -“We just have this one problem that we can’t work through—can you help us?!” Committed couples make a lot of decisions...
Why “The Pina Colada Song” Makes Me Cry
You know the song Escape by Rupert Holmes? If you like pina coladas…and getting caught in the rain… I had always thought of it as a fun, cheesy summer time song that would pop up on the oldies station. I hadn’t ever really paid attention to the lyrics. But then a...
One Month to More Connection in Your Relationship
31 discussion topics to get you on the road to better intimacy. One way we build intimacy and connection is to be able to share important/deeper parts of ourselves with our partner and for them to be able to truly hear us when we do. This exercise can be done daily...
Megan Negendank, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist
Counseling can help us improve our relationships with others as well as with ourselves. Often when we take the time and space to explore our experiences, we find increased understanding for ourselves and others. This helps us heal, grow, love, and live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
You can find me at Love Heal Grow Counseling in Sacramento, CA and in the community facilitating healthy relationship groups with my husband.
916-572-7412
✉ megan@lovehealgrow.com