Entries by Benita Esposito

Conflict Management in Marriage: 17 Do’s and Don’ts

Key Concept: Vulnerability + Authenticity => Safety + Intimacy Introduction Many of us feel uncomfortable with conflict. In fact, some of us hate conflict. We try to avoid it and hope it goes away. We’re like an ostrich sticking our head in the sand. We like to think “time heals” but more often than not, […]

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How to Get Started with Counseling FAQs

How do I make an appointment?  Complete the questionnaire on the Contact Page and tell me a little about your situation. I’ll do my best to respond within 48 hours Monday-Thursday. May I have a complementary interview? After you complete the questionnaire above, I will offer you a 10-minute phone Discovery Call if I think we might […]

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The Meaning Of Work for Introverts

If you are an introvert who wants to have a successful business, you can’t do it the way an extrovert does. I want to help you accelerate your learning curve. That’s why I’m sharing the following article written by a marketing expert for introverts. If you are not an introvert, please forward this to your […]

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Couples Counseling FAQs

Q: What’s the success rate of your Couples Counseling programs? I use two proven research-based Couple Therapy programs: Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Couple Therapy Method. Research proves these approaches help couples build (or rebuild) the bonds of love and connection. 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements.

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10 Tips to Sustain Emotional Intimacy During a Conflict

Have you ever been stuck in a painful conversation with a family member or coworker? You just can’t seem to understand each other? I know how frustrating and hurtful that can be. Instead of escalating your emotions and blaming or withdrawing, you can use the following simple road map to move into a deep emotional […]

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Worst Four Behaviors that Ruin Marriage

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Marriage. Dr. John Gottman, professor emeritus at University of Washington, studied 3,000 couples over 30 years to determine what makes “masters of marriage” and “disasters of marriage.”  He can predict divorce with 93% accuracy. We now know exactly what destroys marriages, and what is […]

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