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What Does a Typical Gottman Therapy Session Look Like?
If you've been considering Gottman Method couples therapy, you might wonder what actually happens during those sessions. Unlike individual therapy, this structure focuses on both partners, examining how you communicate and connect.
Therapy After a Failed DOT Drug or Alcohol Test: Practical Tips for Next Steps
When you've failed a DOT drug or alcohol test, figuring out what helps becomes a priority. Your job depends on completing the return-to-duty process, and the stakes feel overwhelming.
What Are the Key Principles of Gottman Couples Therapy?
If you are looking for a proven way to strengthen your relationship, Gottman couples therapy offers a research-based roadmap to help you and your partner reconnect.
Therapy After a Failed DOT Drug or Alcohol Test: What Really Helps
Failing a DOT drug or alcohol test can make it feel like your world has stopped. Your job is on the line, and your income is uncertain. The path back to work seems overwhelming when you don’t know where to start.
How the Gottman Method Helps Couples Build Stronger, Healthier Relationships
When your relationship feels stuck in a cycle of misunderstandings and frustration, the Gottman Method for couples offers a research-backed path forward. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, after decades of studying what makes relationships work, this is an approach that teaches couples practical tools to rebuild connection and navigate conflict.
Substance Abuse Affects More than You - How Returning to Duty Sets Things Right
Substance abuse affects more than just you. The path forward can feel overwhelming, especially for those in safety-sensitive positions. A positive drug or alcohol test does more than put your job at risk.
Asking for What You Need in a Relationship Without Feeling Selfish or Fearful
Asking for what you need in a relationship can feel uncomfortable, even risky. You might worry about seeming demanding and pushing your partner away, or disrupting the peace you've worked hard to maintain.
What to Expect During a Substance Abuse Evaluation
If you’re looking into getting a substance abuse evaluation, it can feel overwhelming to sort through all the information out there.
How Does the Gottman Method Help Relationships?
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same argument over and over with your partner, you know how exhausting that cycle can be. Maybe you’re both trying to communicate, but somehow every conversation ends in frustration or distance.
Substance Abuse Evaluation: What to Expect
If you're a federal employee in a safety-sensitive position, whether you're a pilot, commercial driver, or railroad operator, and you've tested positive for substances, you're likely facing one of the most stressful moments of your career.
Is Couples Therapy Right for Us?
When we get caught in the same arguments over and over or start feeling more like roommates than partners, it’s natural to wonder if couples therapy might make a difference.
October Is Substance Abuse Prevention Month
October is recognized as Substance Abuse Prevention Month. It's a time to reflect on the impact of substance use and to offer support for those affected. It’s also an opportunity to share hope and practical steps for healing.
Unhelpful Ways You Might Be Handling Conflict
Conflict shows up in every relationship, be it family, friends, or colleagues. It can feel uncomfortable, but it also gives us a chance to grow closer if we handle it well.
Managing Addiction in a Professional Environment
Managing addiction in a professional environment can be one of the most difficult challenges an employee ever faces. For federal workers in safety-sensitive positions regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT)—including those within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and other agencies—the stakes are especially high.
How to Take the Steps to Return to the Workforce
You might be unsure where to begin or confused about what steps to take. There’s a clear path laid out within the federal regulations, and we’re here to help walk you through it step by step.