OurRelationship

09/09/2026

September arrives and suddenly everything has a schedule again.

The kids are back in school. Work picks back up. The lazy summer mornings disappear overnight.

And somewhere in the middle of all that transition, couples forget to check in with each other.

Back to school is a reset for the whole family. Make sure your relationship is part of that reset.

P.S. Set a 10-minute check-in with your partner this week. No phones, no agenda. Just ask, how are you actually doing?

09/07/2026

We spend so much of our lives working hard for the people we love.

Today is a good reminder to also work on being present with them.

Happy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

Not every relationship program feels relevant to every couple.

One couple recently shared that the activities, videos, and tools in OurRelationship felt approachable and relevant to their relationship.
Through the program, they found new ways to communicate, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connection.

Closer than they’d been in years.

09/03/2026

IBCT has been used to train couples therapists in the VA for more than 15 years.

Level 1 Hybrid Training is now available for clinicians looking to build or deepen their IBCT foundation. The fully hybrid training offers 20 APA-approved CE credits.

The course includes 12 hours of pre-recorded content and four live small-group sessions featuring role-playing and clinical discussion.

The final registration deadline is September 26th. Registration link in the comments below.

09/02/2026

Better communication doesn't happen by accident.

It happens when two people commit to going deeper than the surface. One couple did exactly that and walked away with stronger communication and a coach they genuinely connected with.

That's the whole point. We're always happy hearing stories like this.

08/31/2026

When people hear the word "coach," they often picture something very different than what we offer.

OurRelationship coaching isn't traditional therapy.

It's four structured 20-minute sessions by phone or Zoom scheduled when it's convenient for you, including evenings and weekends.

Your coach helps you apply what you're learning in the program to your real relationship, offering guidance, accountability, and practical support every step of the way.

It's the bridge between learning new skills and creating lasting change together.

08/28/2026

Online relationship programs aren't a replacement for high-quality couples therapy.

But for the majority of couples who will never walk into a therapist's office, they deliver meaningful, research-backed results across relationship functioning, individual wellbeing, and parenting.

Something is always better than nothing. Especially when that something is proven to work.

Watch the full webinar in the comments.

08/26/2026

IBCT Level 1 Hybrid Training is now open for registration.

This intermediate training series in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy is available for 20 APA-approved continuing education credits.

The hybrid format includes 12 hours of pre-recorded video content and four live virtual sessions for discussion and role-playing with a trained IBCT consultant.

The final registration deadline is September 26th.

Course details, learning objectives, and registration all here - https://bit.ly/3Uiln4w

Video lessons and clinical examples interwoven with weekly live consultant-led small-group role-plays and discussions on Zoom.

08/25/2026

Healthy relationships don't just benefit couples.

They benefit workplaces, too.

Research shows that more than 80% of the measurable benefits from relationship support are tied directly to improved workplace productivity.

In fact, a recent peer-reviewed study found that every $1 invested in relationship support returned $6.60 in societal value, with employers seeing many of those benefits through improved employee well-being and performance.

Strong relationships create stronger workplaces.

The research continues to prove it.

08/19/2026

As colleges and universities prepare for a new semester, faculty and staff are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

Long hours, increased stress, and packed schedules don't just affect employees at work, they follow them home.

Relationship challenges have a measurable impact on employee well-being, healthcare costs, absenteeism, and productivity.

Supporting relationship health isn't just another wellness initiative.

It's an investment in healthier employees, stronger teams, and better organizational outcomes.

Does your employee benefits package support relationships as well as physical health?