by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Apr 17, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
I’m sorry. Two words that are hard to say, yet they can literally change the course of our relationships. In Psychologist John Gottman’s research, he found that repairing consistently and quickly is key to a successful marriage. A little bit me and a little bit...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Sep 20, 2024 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
Relationships can be complex, but they can also be improved with small steps. Here are 4 ways to improve your relationships today Listen to understand If you want to be a good listener, focus on listening to understand what the other person is conveying to you. Many...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Aug 4, 2024 | Couples Connection, couples therapy, Uncategorized
I look around my house and see handwritten notes from my kids for each holiday or for Mother’s Day. They say things like “you are the best mom.” or “I love how you cook chicken for us”, “I love when you take us to the park”....
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 7, 2024 | Couples Connection, couples therapy, Uncategorized
When we think about relationships, our minds probably think of things like communicating and going on dates. While these are all incredibly important, this is leaving out a key element in strengthening our partnerships. As part of his research Dr John Gottman...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Oct 8, 2023 | Couples Connection, couples therapy, Therapy, Uncategorized
Research shows that couples wait 6 years too long to start couples’ therapy. After studying thousands of couples, John Gottman, a world-renowned psychologist, found that most couples wait 6 years before seeking help for relationship issues. This is why often...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jul 22, 2023 | Couples Connection, couples therapy
You hear relationship experts saying that you should be dating your partner and the reality is that for many couples this is unrealistic. Between kids, extracurricular activities and careers, it’s just not possible. In addition to the fact that you don’t...
