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JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 8/5/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 8/5/25

How to Have a Healthy Relationship Check-In—A Weekly Habit That Strengthens Connection

A relationship check-in is one of the best habits couples can build. Here’s the what and the how.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 7/22/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 7/22/25

What Gets in the Way of Healthy Communication—and How to Work Through It

What gets in the way of healthy communication with your partner? In this second post in the Healthy Communication series, we explore common obstacles and how to work through them—with warmth, reflection, and encouragement.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 7/15/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 7/15/25

Healthy Communication in Relationships—What It Is and How to Practice It

Healthy communication is more than just talking. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to start having healthier conversations in your relationships today.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 6/10/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 6/10/25

How Relationships Are Like Plants: Nurture, Grow, Thrive

Like a thriving plant, your relationship needs regular attention—not just during ‘gardening season.’ Here’s how to keep it healthy and connected year-round.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 6/3/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 6/3/25

Consistency Matters: Small Habits That Strengthen Who You Are

Being consistent doesn’t mean being perfect. It means practicing small, steady habits that support your well-being, relationships, and boundaries—day by day, choice by choice.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 5/27/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 5/27/25

What We Can Learn from Thunderbolts* the Movie About Mental Health

What Marvel’s Thunderbolts* teaches us about pain, connection, and growth—and why those lessons matter for mental health and wellness.