RelationshipStore’s Blog
Learnings, teachings and tips & tricks for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays and moments when working through your relationship challenges & learning to be your best self.
Strategies for Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season
For those who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be a sharp reminder of their absence. Navigating the first holiday season after the loss of a loved one can be a challenging experience. Here are some coping tactics that may help.
The Gift of Prioritizing Yourself This Holiday Season
Your mental health comes first, no matter the time of year. Here are a few ways to navigate the stresses of holiday celebrations with family and friends.
5 Ways to Reduce Holiday Conflict in Your Relationship
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year for couples and relationships. Here are 5 simple ways to reduce fights and arguments during the holidays.
Representation in Therapy
Heather Beth Duke is a black marriage therapist and couples counselor who is part of RelationshipStore in Burr Ridge, IL. This interview shows her perspective on the relationship between the black community and their relationship with mental health.
Does Couples Counseling Really Work?
A common question that couples considering therapy ask themselves is - will it actually work? The short answer is yes. Here’s how.
The Communication Formula: The Key for Easier Fights with Your Partner
By using a simple communication formula with our partner, we are able to resolve conflicts easier in our relationship.
How to Support a Loved One with Depression
It can be hard to know what to say when someone you love is struggling with depression. Here are three simple strategies you can use to help support someone with depression.
Intent vs. Impact
Addressing the impact and intent is crucial when discussing conflicts. Intent is what you mean to do or say, while impact is how it actually affects others. Even with good intentions, the impact of our actions can be different, and it's important to understand and address that with our partner.