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Couples
Communication is the Key
If you have ever been in my therapy office, you would have heard me say these words… “If you are thinking about it, then say it!” Communication is so important in a relationship and the only way the relationship moves forward. I have had couples come to me and say that the true meaning of love…
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Let’s talk about working relationships!
Okay, so lately I will have a session and I think this will be a great blog. Yep, it happened again yesterday and just had to share my thoughts and as always hear what you have to say. I was talking to a husband alone about his wife’s needs and how she wants him to…
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Coupling and what works
When I work with couples, I eventually get asked this question “Are we a good couple, will we make it?” My answer usually is this: if you are trying and putting effort into your relationship then yes it will work, if you expect your partner to change while you do nothing then no. The phrase…
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What I learned from the level 1 Gottman training
I have been so excited to attend the level 1 Gottman training ever since I found out about it. FAU presented it at a reduced rate which for me was a great added bonus. Of course as life is I did not expect to be moving into a hotel room for at least 4 weeks…
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How to turn a negative into a positive
I have the pleasure of working with great minds and I get to help make them even better. I have an amazing client who went through a terrible break-up and she was able to turn this situation into a positive learning experience with my help of course! Her and her boyfriend decided to move in…
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The Art of Compromise
I have been thinking about compromise lately because as a marriage and family therapist I have the pleasure of working with couples and one problem that some couples have is compromise. To really compromise it is not about one person winning and the other losing its about both people getting what they really want. Let…
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Relationship Seminar
On Wednesday evening, I had the opportunity to put on relationship seminar for some people in my community. Please enjoy the recorded video below. Dr. Jennifer Lagrotte, DMFT, LMFT, LMHC is a family therapist in Coral Springs Florida, has been in practice since 2004 and a pioneer in online therapy solutions. With offices centrally located…
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Rekindling the romance
It was my 5 year anniversary last week and I had the opportunity to spend 2 days alone with my husband and I learned a very interesting thing, I actually love him and even better I like him. I was so scared to go home because I knew that the minute we walked in the…
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