Love is not Work
...It's Practice.
3 PRACTICES OF PARTNERING
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"After more than forty years as a marriage counselor, I have found that most people are looking for love in all the wrong places. They don’t understand that Stage 3 is not the end, but the real beginning for achieving real, lasting love" - Jed Diamond
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While we work with couples at all stages; we are excited to take couples through 3 Powerful (and simple!) Practices of Partnering to support couples move from "being" together to "becoming" together beyond talk therapy.
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Practice 1
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Cadence
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The practice of harmonizing with one another's pacing.
Practice 2
Comaraderie
The practice of engaging one another's strengths and curiosities'.
Practice 3
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Connection
The practice of opening to each other's deepest experience.
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Other areas of treatment that support Partnering & Growth
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Trauma Resolution | Marginalization | Addictions | Eating Disorders | Early Attachment Style | Low Self-Esteem
Emotional Trauma | Dissociative Disorders
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Amy Ryk
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Education & Expertise
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Amy Ryk received an MA in Clinical Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Amy has 15 years of expertise and specializes in deepening couples' intimacy, fostering attachment & commitment.
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In Amy's Words
'I have a profound passion to guide clients toward emotional, social, spiritual and personal success. Sharing the insight of 'growing deeply' is the gift I want to offer couples on this loving
powerful life journey.'
Matt Sanders
Psychological Consultant
Education & Expertise
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Matt Sanders received an MS in Interdisciplinary Psychology at SUNY Buffalo in 1992. His later focus led to a Master's in Family Studies & Human Development at the UofA '97.
Matt has 25 years of expertise in emotional development,
conflict resolution, couple's communication and intimacy.
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In Matt's Words
'I use a depth of therapeutic experience to impact client sessions. I feel confident about living by the messages of this deeply vulnerable work.
I can teach you how to develop emotional skills and create strongest connections in your most desired relationships'