By Barbara K. StumpWhen was the last time you went on a trip with a friend, or with a group of friends? In my younger years, before children, I didn’t think twice about packing my bags and heading out for an adventure with my gal...
One of the greatest predictors of conflict within a relationships is how the couple handles external stress, AKA stress coming from outside of the relationship. This can be from a variety of things: work, extended family, friends, or issues related to physical/mental health. When one...
At Galvin Growth Group, one of the most common challenges our clients face is the difficulty of saying “no.” It’s a simple word, but its implications often feel anything but simple. Whether it’s due to fear of conflict, worry about disappointing others, or a deep-seated...
Emotions are an essential part of being human, but sometimes they can feel overwhelming, especially when triggered unexpectedly. Emotional triggers are events, situations, or interactions that provoke intense feelings, often linked to past experiences. Learning to identify and manage your emotional triggers is a crucial...
