Resources for Couples
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All couples go through difficult times. There is no “perfect” marriage or relationship although it may appear that way on the outside. Each couple faces some sort of difficulty throughout their relationship. It could be personality conflicts, communication issues, not being able to understand one another, inability to resolve conflict, loss of connection, infidelity, betrayals and more.
My method of couples counseling is very “hands on”. I am here to teach you tools and techniques, guiding you in the using them. These tools are yours to take, forever! I find when working with couples these tools not only enhance their romantic relationship but other relationships as well.
Resources on Building Friendship & Connection:
* “Just Ask!” is both a book and app created by friend and colleague Dr. Michele O’Mara. Dr. Michele has a private practice in Indiana where she primary works with LBGTQ couples. This book/app is a great way to get to know your partner better.
* Loaded Questions – this one is my personal favorites. I like to use it with couples, families and teens. Loaded Questions asks a variety of questions that can be very interesting and entertaining. With any question and answer game feel free to make up your own rules. You can answer questions about the other party to see how well you know them. You can add a pictionary component to the game, drawing out the answers and having the other guess. So many ways to play the important thing is to have fun!
Blogs by Katie Lemieux:
Here are some blogs I wrote, enjoy!
* 10 Fun Tips for Couples to Build Their Friendship & Emotional Connection
* 15 Ways to Make Your Relationship Sizzle
* Turning Towards, Away, or Against : Ways to Respond to Your Partner
* 25 Ways to Have Fun and Be Playful in Your Relationship
* 5 Ways to Shift the Anatomy of an Argument
* What Does Pina Colada Have to Do With Rediscovering Your Relationship?
* 4 Tips for Keeping a Happy Relationship
* 12 Tips for Staying Connected During the Holidays
* How to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Relationship – podcast with Attorney Chris Bruce of West Palm Beach
Other Blogs:
* Why Couples Have the Same Old Fight – Linda Carroll
* Can A Marriage Thrive With Unresolved Conflict? – Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW
* 29 Date Ideas for February – Amanda Patterson, LMHC, CAP
Books:
* The Book of Questions – Revised and Updated – Gregory Stock
* The Book of Questions Love & Sex – Gregory Stock
* 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work – Dr. John Gottman
* What Makes Love Last – Dr. John Gottman & Nan Silver
* The Relationship Cure – Dr. John Gottman
* Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage – Dr. John Gottman
* Why Marriages Succeed or Fail – Dr. John Gottman
* Boundaries in Marriage (faith based book) – Cloud & Townsend
* 365 Questions for Couples – Michael J. Beck
* Love Sense – Dr. Sue Johnson
* Hold Me Tight – Dr. Sue Johnson
* The Mastery of Love – Don Miguel Ruiz
* The 7 Levels of Intimacy – Matthew Kelly -& PDF of 7 Levels of Intimacy
Affair Recovery:
Overcoming the Hurt – Affair and Betrayal Recovery – Katie Lemieux, LMFT
* 6 Steps for Couples Healing from an Affair – Dr. Michelle O’Mara, LCSW
*5 Ingredients in Healing from an Affair – Katie Lemieux, LMFT
* “Not Just Friends” – Book – Shirley Glass
* “After the Affair” – Book – Dr. Janis Abrhams
* “It’s Cheating” – website & blogs: information on sex addiction, affairs, & infidelity
Podcasts:
* “Healing Broken Trust” – Brad & Morgan
* “Practice of Being Seen” – Marisa Goudy
* “Sexology Podcast” – Dr. Moali
Videos:
* “Empathy vs. Sympathy” – Dr. Brene Brown
* “The Anatomy of Trust” – Dr. Brene Brown
* “How to Make Relationships Work” – Dr. John Gottman
* “On Blame” – Dr. Brene Brown
* “The Horseman of the Apocalypse” – Dr. John Gottman
* “The 5 Love Languages”
Couples Workshops:
* 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work – Various Dates – Couples Workshop CEUs available for Licensed Florida Therapists and Psychologists
* Couples Workshops Put on Through the Gottman Institute
* Hold Me Tight Workshops – CEUs available for Licensed Florida Therapists and Psychologists
* Art and Science of Love Gottman Workshop – various dates
* Bringing Baby Home – this workshop is in the Ft. Laud. area and designed for couples who are pregnant or recently transitioned into parenthood.
Couples Transitioning Into Parenthood & Parenting:
* And Baby Makes Three – Dr. John Gottman ~ a book for couples transitioning into parenthood
* Bringing Baby Home – this workshop is in the Ft. Laud. area and designed for couples who are pregnant or recently transitioned into parenthood.
* 52 Questions Before Baby – Card Deck
Activities:
* 36 Questions the Lead to Love
* 52 Questions Before Moving in or Getting Married – Card Deck
* Salsa Card Decks – explore love, sex, and intimacy
* Prepare Enrich Couples Workbook
* Repair Attempts Questionnaire – take this assessment then click on the link below to learn more about Repairs
* Repair Checklist & The 4 Horsemen of the Apocylapse –
* How fun is this, straight from ProFlowers – The 30 Day Relationship Challenge and of course you can buy flowers for you love too!!!
Separating & Divorcing Couples:
* Life Thru Divorce – Resources, Support and Information for Separating and Divorcing Couples
* Conscious Uncoupling – Video – Katherine Woodward Thomas
* 5 Steps to Conscious Uncoupling – Katherine Woodward Thomas
* Conscious Uncoupling – Blog – David Kessler
*Finding Your New Horizon: 7 Considerations in Planning Your Florida Divorce – Book – Charles D. Jamieson, P.A.