Resources

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Helpful Links

15 Best Apps for Couples to Improve Relationships

“Relationships require effort and a lot of work from both partners. The work doesn’t end after asking out someone on a date, or after saying “I do.” That is actually when the real work begins.”

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International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). “ICEEFT serves as a centre of excellence for the promotion of secure, resilient individuals and successful relationships between partners and within families. “

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Myers Briggs Self Assessment

In the Myers Briggs descriptions you’ll learn what really drives, inspires, and worries different personality types, helping you build more meaningful relationships.

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Start Your Recovery

Start Your Recovery has recently developed a comprehensive directory of local substance use disorder treatment and support resources in Virginia. This new directory combines data from multiple government and non-profit directories and presents it in a single, easy-to-navigate interface. It also lets you filter to find treatment options for youth.

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Recommended Books/Documents

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Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

“The message of Hold Me Tight is simple: Forget about learning how to argue better, analyzing your early childhood, making grand romantic gestures, or experimenting with new sexual positions. Instead, get to the emotional underpinnings of your relationship by recognizing that you are emotionally attached to and dependent on your partner in much the same way that a child is on a parent for nurturing, soothing, and protection.”

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My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies

In this groundbreaking book, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology.

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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

In 1969, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross first identified the stages of dying in her transformative book On Death and Dying. Decades later, she and David Kessler wrote the classic On Grief and Grieving, introducing the stages of grief with the same transformative pragmatism and compassion. Now, based on hard-earned personal experiences, as well as knowledge and wisdom gained through decades of work with the grieving, Kessler introduces a critical sixth stage: meaning.

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Erotic Orientation: Helping Couples and Individuals Understand Their Sexual Lives

There is no shame in erotic orientation. As a heterosexual couple or individual, learn how to have a sex-positive attitude toward your sexual fantasies and minimize any shame you carry about your erotic interests. From the taboo topic of masturbation to more complex subjects such as emotional landscape and attachment, Dr. Joe Kort sheds light in the dark by sharing his more than thirty years experience in sex therapy. The key to happy, healthy sexuality is to not deny ones core erotic orientation.

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A Resource for Parents in Divorce: 17 things your child wants you to know

Here are 17 things your child wants you to know as you navigate your divorce. Make life for your child as loving as possible.

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The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity

Perel has traveled the globe and worked with hundreds of couples who have grappled with infidelity. Betrayal hurts, she writes, but it can be healed. An affair can even be the doorway to a new marriage—with the same person. With the right approach, couples can grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences, together or apart.

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Relationship Center therapist, Tammie Taylor (left), with acclaimed couples’ therapist, author, and speaker, Esther Perel (right)

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Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a new, scientifically based psychotherapy that takes a fresh look at why we suffer and even what it means to be mentally healthy. What if pain were a normal, unavoidable part of the human condition, but avoiding or trying to control painful experience were the cause of suffering and long-term problems that can devastate your quality of life? The ACT process hinges on this distinction between pain and suffering. As you work through this book, you’ll learn to let go of your struggle against pain, assess your values, and then commit to acting in ways that further those values.

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Relationship Center therapist, Aishwarya Nambiar, with author Steven Hayes (right)

Blog Posts

What makes for a good relationship?

by Elizabeth Polinsky | Jun 17, 2021

A good relationship is all about emotional connection where you feel safe and secure with your partner. They should fee like home, the place you can go back to for support and reassurance whenever life gets tough. It shouldn’t be dramatic. In fact it may even feel...

The Relationship Center’s Diversity Statement from Committee for Cultural Awareness

At The Relationship Center, we believe that diversity is not just an abstract concept but a vital source of strength and resilience. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is deeply rooted in the understanding that every individual, regardless of their background—race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability—contributes uniquely to the rich tapestry of our community.

We recognize that historically marginalized identities have faced systemic barriers and discrimination that can create additional challenges in seeking support and connection. Therefore, we strive to create a safe and welcoming space where everyone feels valued, heard, and understood. Our approach to therapy is grounded in cultural competence and sensitivity, acknowledging the diverse experiences and perspectives that shape our clients’ lives.

Embracing diversity means actively challenging inequities and advocating for those who have been silenced or overlooked. We are committed to continuously educating ourselves and our team on the complexities of privilege and oppression, ensuring that we approach each therapeutic relationship with humility, empathy, and respect. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and understand that healing can take many forms, influenced by one’s cultural and social context.

At The Relationship Center, we welcome clients from all walks of life. We honor your stories, your struggles, and your strengths, recognizing that the path to wellness is as varied as the people we serve. Together, we will work to dismantle the barriers that hinder growth and empowerment, embracing an ethos of acceptance and solidarity. In doing so, we commit to not only enhancing individual lives but also contributing to the wider journey toward equity and justice for all.