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Understanding The Gottman Method: An Overview for Couples
The Gottman method for healthy relationships represents the culmination of John Gottman's life work and a partnership with his wife, Julie Gottman.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Sep 2, 20245 min read


What is a Normal Age Gap in a Relationship?
Couples who are in a relationship (or thinking of entering into one) where there is a significant age gap often want to know how big an age difference is acceptable or “normal.”
In this post, we’ll try to answer some common questions about age-gap relationships – is there a norm? What is it? And what does that mean for you?

Raffi Bilek
Aug 7, 20246 min read


Why Men Are More Vulnerable to Addiction – and How It Impacts Their Families
Understanding why addiction seems to affect men disproportionately begins with looking at the underlying biological and psychological traits.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Jul 8, 20245 min read


Does Texting Count as Cheating?
Can interactions that take place via texting be considered cheating? No easy answers; let's take a look.

Raffi Bilek
Jun 5, 20247 min read


Effective Communication Strategies for Supporting a Loved One with Chronic Pain
Supporting a loved one with chronic pain is a journey filled with both challenges and learning opportunities.

Baltimore Therapy Center
May 6, 20245 min read


Who’s the Best Marriage Counselor in Baltimore?
This post is not a plug for the Baltimore Therapy Center - it's a plug for you to get the best help for YOU.

Raffi Bilek
Mar 14, 20244 min read


The Relationship Reset Fallacy
Can you reset your relationship? It's not as simple as it sounds.

Raffi Bilek
Mar 4, 20246 min read


The 4 Things You Need to Win Back Your Ex
If you want to get your ex back, there are 4 things you're gonna need...

Raffi Bilek
Feb 6, 20249 min read


Should I Cut Off My Parents?
This is a big question that a lot of people are asking these days. Let's think through what to do in a tough family situation.

Raffi Bilek
Jan 4, 20249 min read


How Do I Find a Marriage Counselor Near Me?
Tried searching for "marriage counselor near me"? How do you find the right one?

Raffi Bilek
Dec 6, 20234 min read


How Do You Handle Different Parenting Styles When You’re Divorced?
If parenting is known to be a hard job, co-parenting is even harder. After a divorce, the relationship between you and your now-ex changes significantly. How can you manage different

Raffi Bilek
Nov 6, 20237 min read


How Mindfulness and Meditation Can Benefit Your Relationships
Meditation has a lot of benefits. Let's explore how it can benefit your relationships.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Oct 9, 20234 min read


Dos and Don’ts of Helping a Partner Through Addiction Recovery
Life with a partner battling alcohol or drug addiction is anything but smooth sailing. How can you help?

Baltimore Therapy Center
Sep 5, 20236 min read


How to Stay Married to Someone Who Is Different from You
Unless you married your identical twin, there are probably a lot of differences between you and your spouse. That comes with challenges.

Raffi Bilek
Aug 3, 202311 min read


The Integral Role of Family Therapy in Supporting Veterans with PTSD
When service members return from duty, they often carry a lot more than what they began with. PTSD can have lasting effects. Family therapy can help.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Jul 5, 20236 min read
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