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Couples Therapy in Washington State
Call us at 317-902-6359
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Rachel Jones
24 hours ago3 min read
Connected Couples Counseling 2025 Updates
From our practice owner, Rachel Elder, a reflection on 2025 and exciting updates for 2025 with Connected Couples Counseling. "It is wild...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 202 min read
Meet Meghann Carvin-Clinical Intern with CCC
We are excited to introduce you to Meghann Carvin! She is providing therapy alongside Connected Couples Counseling this year as she...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 161 min read
The Power of Relationship Check-Ins
In 2025, we are introducing a monthly relationship-building hour featuring different trainings conducted by the Connected Couples...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 75 min read
What To Do When Your Partner Stops Being Intimate
Intimacy in a marriage can change over time, but losing all intimacy can cause serious worry and challenges. It can be upsetting when...
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Rachel Jones
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Why Nurturing Your Marriage is a Gift to Your Children
The other day I was checking out at Nordstrom after seeking an outfit for the 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop that I was...
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Rachel Jones
Dec 10, 20242 min read
12 Days of Giving the Gift of Love Challenge
"On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me..." We are giving our spin on this challenge, because if you've ever seen The...
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Rachel Jones
Dec 3, 20242 min read
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Couples Therapist Edition
A common coping skill suggested in the therapy room is the 5,4,3,2,1 grounding skill which is finding 5 things you can see, 4 things you...
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Rachel Jones
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Navigating the Bumps: Understanding Why the Holiday Season Can Be Challenging for Couples
Navigating the Bumps: Understanding Why the Holiday Season Can Be Challenging for Couples Last week we talked about how to enjoy the...
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Rachel Jones
Nov 19, 20244 min read
How I Am Navigating the Holiday Season in My Marriage
In my line of work, the holiday season can pull up a lot for the couples I work with and even for myself. We spent time last year sharing...
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Rachel Jones
Nov 12, 20243 min read
The Power of Gratitude: Take the Challenge, See the Change
Welcome to the 5th year of our Gratitude Challenge. If you are new here, we have done some form of a 21 day gratitude challenge for the...
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Rachel Jones
Nov 5, 20241 min read
Communication Skills: The Floor Exercise
The Floor exercise is a way to try and work on your communication skills. You take 4 index cards and label one with "the floor," one with...
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Rachel Jones
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Courtship vs Dating
Listen to this quick video on the difference between Courtship vs. Dating
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Rachel Jones
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Why Can't I Fall In Love?
Falling in love is a choice, an emotional experience, and a commitment. Falling in love is intimate and vulnerable. There are a variety...
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Rachel Jones
Oct 15, 20242 min read
3 Secrets to a Thriving Relationship
The honest truth here is these are not truly secrets. You can find these secrets when you invest into learning about relationships and...
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Rachel Jones
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Break These Listening Barriers for Better Communication
Communication challenges in a relationship are more than just speaking more effectively and directly with your partner, it is also...
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Rachel Jones
Oct 1, 20243 min read
When Love Fades: A Therapist's View on Divorce and Breakups
When love fades, it can leave a lasting emotional impact—not just on the couple, but on the therapist who has been guiding them through...
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Rachel Jones
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Friendship is the Foundation in Relationships
Many qualities help a relationship last such as trust, communication, love, and compatibility. These are all important; however, there's...
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Rachel Jones
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Reviving Your Relationship: The Power of Marriage Intensives
We have recently introduced Marriage Intensives as an option for couples in our therapy practice. Marriage Intensives have some...
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Rachel Jones
Sep 10, 20242 min read
How do our families impact our relationships?
Where we come from shapes who we become, the relationships we will have and the future we will enter into. Our families are a piece of...
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Rachel Jones
Sep 3, 20242 min read
When the Relationship is Over
While most of the work we provide in the practice is focused on helping couples navigate challenges and create change that allows them to...
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