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The Marriage Restoration Blog: Insights from Shlomo & Rivka
Rabbi Shlomo and his wife, Rivka, were once that struggling couple—nearly two decades ago. After facing their own challenges in 23 years of marriage, raising five kids, and working with thousands of couples, they developed a powerful approach to healing relationships. Their personal journey from conflict to deep connection inspired them to dedicate their lives to helping others do the same.
How to Apologize to Your Spouse Effectively: Healing Through the No Blame, No Shame Approach
Written by Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, MS, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founder of The Marriage Restoration Project -Over 20 years helping couples heal communication
Coping With Political Stress and Anxiety: How to Protect Your Relationship in Divisive Times
by Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, MS, LCPC—Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Imago Relationship Therapist. If you’ve been feeling tense, fearful, or frustrated about the state of
Relationship Check-In Questions for Couples: A Self-Care Ritual That Strengthens Love
Why Relationship Check-Ins Are the New Self-Care for Couples It’s tempting to think of self-care as something individual—bubble baths, meditation, or time alone. But the
Imago Therapy Training for Therapists: The New Clinical Textbook Every Couples Counselor Needs
If you’re a therapist or counselor looking for Imago therapy training for therapists, you’ve probably heard of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) — the powerful method
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 6 | Day to Disconnect, Shabbat, Peace
Disconnect, Shabbat & Peace | 6th Day of Covid Family Quarantine Writing today’s entry at night after the Sabbath is over. Over 24 Hour Break
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 8 | Putting Forth Helping and Healing Energy Into the World
Putting Forth Helping & Healing Energy Into the World | 8th Day of Covid Family Quarantine There is a lot of interest out there for
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 7 | Lazy Sunday, Wedding Guests on Zoom
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
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 5 | Anger, Self Care, and Sabbath
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
I Cheated on My Wife: How to Win Her Back and Rebuild Trust After Infidelity
If you’ve recently said the words, “I cheated on my wife,” you’re probably in shock, guilt, and fear about losing everything. You might be wondering:
My Husband Is Out of Work and Depressed: How to Break the Fear/Shame Cycle and Reconnect
When your husband is out of work and depressed, it’s easy to feel anxious, resentful, or scared about the future. You might want to motivate
Thinking About a Group Marriage Counseling Retreat? Your Top Concerns Answered
If you’ve been considering a group marriage counseling retreat to strengthen your relationship — whether you’re worried about privacy, cost, or whether your spouse will
Married to a Narcissist: What Can You Do Besides Leave and Still Lead a Happy Life?
by Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, MS, LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor; Certified Imago Relationship Therapist & Workshop Presenter Married to a narcissist and wondering what
How to Win Your Spouse Back When They Want a Divorce (Without Chasing)
by Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, MS, LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist & Workshop Presenter You ask, we answer. When your husband
Why Is Marriage So Hard? How to Simplify Your Relationship and Find Peace Again
In this episode of Can This Marriage Be Saved?, Rabbi Shlomo and Rivka Slatkin dive into a simple but powerful question couples often ask:“Why is
What to do if you’re in a boring marriage?
Many of you feel like you’re in a boring marriage. Trying to decide what to do about it- if you should stay or go. It’s
What to do if you’re in a boring marriage?
Many of you feel like you’re in a boring marriage. Trying to decide what to do about it- if you should stay or go. It’s
Will marriage counseling help or make things worse?
You may be wondering will marriage counseling help your relationship or will marriage counseling make things worse? More inspiration on how to find the best
Divorce Corp, A Hollywood Solution to Prevent and Stop Divorce
We recently came across a trailer for a new documentary called Divorce Corp. We don’t really know much about the people behind the documentary and
After the Affair: Couples Therapy for Cheating Spouses
Experiencing an affair can feel like the end of the world, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your marriage. In fact, couples
Marriage Issues: Stopping Emotional Abuse in Marriage
What is emotional abuse in marriage? It can be hard to quantify since it differs greatly from physical abuse but can be the slippery slope
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