One of the most important skills in the Imago Conflict Dialogue is learning what it truly means to enter your partner's world. When your partner is the Sender (or Speaker), your job is not to explain your world, defend your position, correct their perception, or prepare your response.

Summer is arriving fashionably late here in Alaska, things are blooming later than usual this year, and I'm here for it. I couldn't be more ready for this summer.

Spring is starting to show up, and you can feel the shift of longer days, a little more energy, and more time outside. Up here in Alaska, we’re still covered in snow, but the warmer temperatures and wearing less layers are a good reminder that new seasons really do come.

Discover what Gottman's Sound Relationship House framework reveals about why some couples thrive while others drift apart, and how Love Maps form the foundation of lasting connection. Couples therapy is available across Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.