Core Values Counseling

09/01/2026

Family vacations don’t always feel like a vacation! 😅 When different personalities, expectations, parenting styles, and routines come together, a little friction is bound to happen.

The good news? A little preparation, flexibility, and honest communication can go a long way toward keeping conflict from taking over your time together.

Read our latest blog for practical tips on navigating family conflict—and enjoying more of the moments that matter. ❤️

Family vacations can be wonderful and friction-filled at the same time. Here's how to set expectations, handle conflict, and actually enjoy the trip.

08/25/2026

❤️ When was the last time you and your partner just had fun together?

Between work, kids, and everyday responsibilities, couples can easily slip into “co-manager” mode. But play, laughter, and shared experiences can bring you back to enjoying each other—not just managing life together.

Find out why play matters for your relationship and how to find your thing together. 🎲🚲💕

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Couples who play together reconnect in ways that passive downtime simply can't replicate. Here's why play matters — and how to find what works for both of you.

07/29/2026

Summer doesn't have to be packed with expensive trips or perfectly planned activities. Sometimes the moments kids remember most are the simple ones—playing a game, laughing together, or spending uninterrupted time as a family.

Read our latest blog for practical ideas to make play a meaningful part of your family's summer and strengthen your connection along the way. ❤️

https://corevaluescounseling.com/family/why-families-need-to-play-together-and-how-to-make-it-happen-this-summer/

Summer is one of the few seasons where the pace slows enough to actually play together. Here's why family play matters — and how to make space for it.

07/22/2026

Summer is full of vacations, kids' activities, and packed schedules—but don't let your relationship get lost in the shuffle. ❤️

The strongest relationships aren't built on perfect vacations or grand gestures. They're built through small, intentional moments of connection every day.

Read our latest blog for practical ways to stay connected as a couple this summer: ☀️💙

Summer disrupts the routines that quietly kept couples close. Here's how to stay connected when schedules shift, kids are home, and life speeds up.

07/14/2026

If the same conflicts keep cycling back, this weekend shows you how to break the pattern.

You don’t have to keep having the same fight.

This private Art & Science of Love Weekend, developed by the Gottman Institute, and tested with millions of couples, is designed to help you understand what’s happening in your most cherished relationship, rebuild connection, and leave with practical tools you can use right away.

The next Art & Science of Love Weekend is Saturday, August 29th-Sunday, August 30th.

Learn more about the workshop and view other upcoming dates here: https://corevaluescounseling.com/the-art-and-science-of-love-gottman-conference/

07/07/2026

Every relationship tells a story—but are you writing it together, or just letting life write it for you?

Strong relationships don't happen by accident. They grow when couples intentionally create a shared vision, values, and purpose for their future.

Read our latest blog to learn how writing your relationship's story together can strengthen your connection and help you build the life you both want. ❤️

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Shared meaning doesn't prevent hard seasons — it gives us something to return to. An invitation to write your relationship's story together.

06/30/2026

Strong relationships aren't built by chance—they're built with intention.

Creating shared meaning through your values, goals, traditions, and everyday moments helps you stay connected through life's ups and downs.

Learn practical ways to build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship in our latest blog. ❤️

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Shared meaning isn't just a concept — it's something couples build together. We share practical exercises around goals, roles, rituals, and symbols.

06/25/2026

Have you been looking for a way to finally get on top of your money? 😩

✨This ✨Is ✨Your ✨Time✨

And you don't even have to leave your home to do it! Just visit https://corevaluescounseling.com/project/financial-peace-university-class/ to learn more and join our virtual Financial Peace University class starting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Make today the day you decide to own your money—not the other way around. You've got this! 💰

05/28/2026

What does a healthy relationship actually look like? 💛

Strong relationships aren’t about perfection — they’re about connection, communication, trust, and a willingness to grow together through life’s challenges. Guest blogger Eric Walters explores some of the key qualities that help relationships thrive, including emotional safety, shared values, respect, and healthy conflict repair.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes relationships truly lasting, this is a great read. ✨

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What makes a relationship truly good- not just functional? Eric Walters explains why 'shared meaning' may be the most important conversation couples never have.

05/27/2026

“Remember when we first met?”💗

I’m sure you and your partner have asked each other this question many times over the years. Your shared history is a vital part of your bond, and a trip down memory lane always reminds you of the magical spark that connected you in the first place.

The Happy Couples Project is offering an event in June, giving couples the opportunity to celebrate each special moment in the story of their relationship:

⟡Spend the morning reminiscing about how your relationship began; reflecting on your highest highs as a couple as well as the challenges you have grown through.
⟡Use storytelling and art techniques to create your own “Story of Us.”
⟡Take your final product home as a memento of everything you’ve done together, that you can display in your home.

This will be a fun, nostalgic trip down memory lane for you and your partner. Join Cameron Madill on Saturday, June 13 from 9am to 12pm to create a lasting memento of your relationship story.

*Free childcare available!

👉Reserve Your Spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-story-of-us-tickets-1988969390990