by Jennifer Long | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Stay grateful—it’s good for your marriage. According to research, gratitude is scientifically linked to improved physical and mental health, an increased ability to handle adversity, and stronger healthier relationships. One 2015 study published in Personal...
by Jennifer Long | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s often said that conflict over money is one of the leading causes of divorce. And with nearly three-quarters of Americans experiencing financial worry right now, it’s reasonable to presume many marriages across the country are facing increasing strain...
by Jennifer Long | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog
Grief is an acutely painful reaction to loss. A person may grieve in reaction to the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a divorce, or even the loss of a sense of healthy self when faced with a chronic or terminal diagnosis. As the Hospice Foundation of America...
by Jennifer Long | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog
A gentle warning to married people who casually use terms like “work husband” and “work wife,” who see nothing wrong with “innocent” flirting, and who share intimate details about their spouse with someone who isn’t their...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Aug 25, 2020 | Blog
How to recover from an affair after being so let down? While the story has just broken regarding Jerry Falwell Jr and it remains to be seen what actually happened, it leaves one thinking about expectations we have, not only for leaders, but for a spouse. We enter a...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, Podcast
Listen to the podcast episode below to find out what we are struggling with! We’re currently working on a program on this topic. If you think our struggle resembles your own and you wish to learn more, click here! Podcast: Play in new window | Download...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
We just had a pretty big realization about our 19 year old marriage. We need some time to put our thoughts together and share it with you. Stay tuned on our Facebook page to find out the big reveal or subscribe to our podcast to be notified as soon as the announcement...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Podcast
Rivka: You might be listening on our podcast. Maybe watching a Youtube video. And whatever the case is today we want to talk to you about boredom in a marriage because we have a lot of readers writing to us things like, “I love my husband, and he’s such a...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | May 21, 2020 | Podcast
When your wife won’t speak to you. How to handle the silent treatment. Transcript of Episode. Intro: You ask, we answer. Welcome to Can This Marriage Be Saved, where we go against common relationship problems and help you determine if this relationship should stay or...
by Jennifer Long | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re Social Distancing Couples, we are here for you and while we’ve been always been working online with couples 1 on 1, we’ve made the decision to #stayathome and bring our famous group couples workshop to you online from the comfort of your home!...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
Disconnect, Shabbat & Peace | 6th Day of Covid Family Quarantine Writing today’s entry at night after the Sabbath is over. Over 24 Hour Break from the News and Social Media I feel like a different person after today as I didn’t touch the news or any...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 5 | Anger, Self Care, and Sabbath There’s something called the Grief Wheel which goes through the stages of grieving. First shock, then sadness, anger, and ultimately acceptance. Stages of Grief I feel like I’m somewhere...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together | Day 9 of Covid Quarantine with Family Never would I have thought I would appreciate a walk around the block with Shlomo as much as I did yesterday. The skies were blue, the trees have started...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
Putting Forth Helping & Healing Energy Into the World | 8th Day of Covid Family Quarantine There is a lot of interest out there for mental health professionals like Shlomo to answer dozens of media requests. Reporters want interviews and quotes contributed to...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
Lazy Sunday, Wedding Guests on Zoom | 7th Day of Family Covid Quarantine How much laziness can one enjoy? Apparently it’s never too much for some 🙂 Truly I didn’t want any semblance of a schedule for Sunday in quarantine. We baked and had a movie day. I...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
March 19, 2020 Fourth Day of Covid Quarantine with Family Last night there were tears. Tears when I saw pictures of coffins in Italy lined up, tears when I heard about young people contracting corona, tears when I heard the stock market lost all gains since Trump....
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
March 17, 2020 Second Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Because of me feeling pressured all day yesterday to adhere to a schedule, which is something generally very difficult for me to do with my adult ADHD, I decided to do away with the kids’...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine
March 18, 2020 Third-Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Feeling like I miss interacting with other adults. I invited past attendees of our Getting the Love You Want Workshop to join us on a Zoom night as I’ve seen other Imago therapists do online. Nothing...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Quarantine, Uncategorized
March 16, 2020 Our quarantine officially started yesterday, on Monday, March 16, 2020. We had actually quarantined ourselves voluntarily starting the previous Thursday because it seemed that we were sick with various flu, allergies, and colds. So this isn’t...
by Jennifer Long | Feb 9, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
It’s not wrong to say that effective conflict resolution will benefit a couple. But according to relationship expert and researcher Dr. John Gottman, conflict resolution isn’t the most important element to a successful marriage—friendship is. Keep reading...
by Jennifer Long | Feb 9, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
What is Emotional Abuse? When you love someone, it can be hard to notice the warning signs that normally alert you to toxic and unhealthy behaviors. And even if you’re already worried about how you’re being treated, sometimes it’s tempting to...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog
If you’ve been wanting to work on your marriage by way of counseling and education at a marriage retreat, we’ve just announced the next 4 workshop dates for 2020 in Maryland and New York! Some people have questions and concerns about privacy, cost, and...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog
People want to know what types of couples come to our marriage retreats? >>>>>People who come to our retreats with their partner either want to save their marriage or have one foot out the door. Some couples want to do something to help improve their...
by Jennifer Long | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Psychologist Dr. John Gottman has spent over 40 years researching relationships. Considered a leading expert on marital stability, Dr. Gottman is famously known for predicting whether couples will divorce with 90% accuracy. How has he developed such a keen eye for...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog
Excited to have just turned our book Marriage Counseling 101: The 5 Step Action Plan to a Happy & Healthy Marriage into an audio book version for Audible.com! Free Marriage Counseling Audio Books If you’d like a free trial of Audible and a copy of our...
by Jennifer Long | Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Congrats! You’re parents now. That’s a big and beautiful change in any couple’s relationship that can take some getting used to. We’re giving you and your partner 10 ways to stay connected when you have a newborn. Don’t worry, it gets easier. Between the...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog
Looking for marriage counseling near you, only to find that our Baltimore counseling office is too far to travel? If you want to find someone that is convenient to get to but also skilled, you’re in luck. The Marriage Restoration Project just added four new...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog
There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a couple move through their darkest times to experience a happy ending. For most couples, the love is still there. That’s why it hurts so much. The challenge is knowing how to get to the other side. (Kind of like how...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
People who have a college education are less likely to get divorced than those who didn’t finish college. In fact, lower divorce rates have a direct relationship with a person’s level of education. A study1 by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics offers a theory that...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anxiety affects family relationships, romantic relationships, and professional working relationships, and relationships with friends. Many people who experience anxiety do not know how far-reaching anxiety affects their relationships. Keep reading to learn about...
