#1 Communication Tool to Prevent Fights & Reconnect - The Emotional Check In (Couples Therapy Tools)
As a couples therapist, "communication" is cited as the number one reason couples come to therapy. Often one or both partners feels...
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Jena Tharani
- May 4
- 3 min
You Are Not Alone - By Nicole Fofonoff
It never ceases to amaze me that there are such commonalities woven in and amongst our stories as human beings. Throughout everything...
Jena Tharani
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
The antidote to resentment
Resentment is a big issue that, earlier in my career, I really didn't know how to tackle. Here's what I've learned from my years of...
Jena Tharani
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
If you can't handle it when your partner cries... here's what to do.
If you've ever walked out of the room when your partner starts to cry, or sat by helplessly watching them, not sure what to do, or tried...
Jena Tharani
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
5 signs of an ANXIOUS attachment style
You may have an anxious attachment style if you: 1. Threaten to leave your partner during arguments This is called a "protest behaviour"...
Jena Tharani
- Aug 24, 2022
- 4 min
Is it time to separate? 6 necessary questions to ask yourself
Deciding whether to separate from your partner is a HUGE decision. There are so many variables to consider: the children, how it will...
Jena Tharani
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Married - but lonely?
Real couples feel lonely. It happens with my couples who come to therapy, it happens in my own relationship - there are MOMENTS - which...
Jena Tharani
- Aug 13, 2022
- 5 min
The (rough) framework for a New type of Marriage
Our marriages need to change. There's an epidemic of people feeling LONELY, undesirable, overworked, under-appreciated, and did i mention...
Jena Tharani
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
Intrusive thoughts - how to cope (you're not crazy and you're not alone)
I used to (and still do) suffer from intrusive thoughts, which are a form of ANXIETY. I used to think I was the only one and that I was...
Jena Tharani
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Why your relationships is probably dysfunctional
Every single relationship I've ever seen is dysfunctional in some way. We were not taught how to have happy, stable relationships so we...
Jena Tharani
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
From sparkling ring to stunning wedding to... sexless marriage?
So let’s get to it… let’s talk about sex! People have SO many questions about sex in long-term relationships. I have clients (male,...
Jena Tharani
- Jul 23, 2022
- 3 min
Will I ever get over the affair?
Affairs happen. They suck. And they don’t have to mean the end of your relationship, if there are good enough reasons to stay. If your...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 29, 2022
- 1 min
[video] EASY way to start talking about SEX in your relationship!
MANY long-term couples DON'T talk about sex. It feels vulnerable, they're not used to it, and they've gotten into a pretty good rhythm of...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
[video] Feeling LONELY in your marriage? here's how to OPEN UP and connect
Loneliness can creep into long-term relationships and really colour EVERYTHING. And it can be tempting to tell your partner you're...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 29, 2022
- 1 min
[video] You cheated and your partner found out. How to help them heal after an affair or betrayal
So you cheated on your partner and they found out. Most people in this situation leave it up to the person who was cheated on to "let go...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
[VIDEO] MONEY problems in RELATIONSHIPS - here's how to talk about FINANCES with your lover
Think back as far as you can. What was your living situation like when you were a kid? What did your parents used to say about money?...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
[VIDEO] I worry CONSTANTLY! Here's a life-changing tip for anxious worriers
This one’s for all the worriers out there! This technique is called the Worry Window and I’ve made it seem simple but of course it takes...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 10, 2022
- 2 min
[VIDEO] My partner is SO GRUMPY and it ruins my mood! How can I protect myself?
Healthy marriage communication tools for a way better relationship: https://www.jenatharani.com/communication-workshop When my partner is...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 8, 2022
- 1 min
[video] My partner cheated and i'm SO ANGRY! What do i do with all this rage?
E-Course: After An Affair: Rebuilding Your Relationship (Trust, Sex and All) - https://www.jenatharani.com/ecourse-affairs You are SO...
Jena Tharani
- Jun 4, 2022
- 2 min
HEALING after an affair
Affairs can shatter relationships and families, when not handled delicately and thoroughly. I see couples who have decided to stay...
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