Financial stress and money woes are a leading source of stress in relationships, and leaving these issues unaddressed isn’t going to solve the problem. “Money problems in a relationship can be a symptom of deeper issues such as communication breakdowns and value differences between partners,” says Carling Mashinter, MSc., RP . “Addressing financial concerns with your partner can take you on a significant healing path; a path than can lead you to an even stronger, more secur

Two of the most common challenges that couples face in relationships are issues communicating clearly and compassionately and trouble setting or enforcing healthy boundaries . In a relationship, communication means successfully letting your partner know what you need from them and what you’re experiencing. Strong communication will help ensure your needs are met and will help you stay more connected to your partner. Boundaries help you determine with your partner what

2023 has come and gone and now we are in this new year of 2024! We have gone through many changes here at RMTC, including welcoming new staff and clinicians to our team and saying farewell to others. We have laughed together at events, grown professionally, and stood by each other. If you are like us, you may have reached the end of the year and asked yourself, “How did that happen so fast?” When life is moving quickly and you feel as though you can hardly keep up, it can be

A discussion happening between two partners. Well, the holiday season has come and gone, did you manage to steer clear of a holiday blowout with your partner(s)? It can be tough to navigate a relationship with positivity with so many unexpected wrenches that can get tossed in your path. Ever heard of The Gottman Institute? They have an amazing training program for relational therapy, and a few of our therapists at Relationship Matters have training in The Gottman M

Welcome to the second fabulous week of December! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is in full swing, leading us to think about the impact of the holidays on those whose family members, specifically parents, suffer from mental health conditions. We are often very aware of our mental health but do not usually consider the impact of mental health on the people around us. What happens if one of your parents or caregivers has a mental health condition? Does this contribute to

As we hit mid-November, we continue to share our insight on men’s mental health this month. If you have not already checked us out, our social media pages provide some men’s coping strategies and indicate the importance of social connections. Social connections, romantic relationships , and platonic relationships are all important to support you when you are feeling vulnerable. Did you know that “among men who reported always or often having someone to count on, more than