When is the best time to start couples counseling? Does it mean your relationship is doomed if you start couples therapy early in the relationship?

Host Paige Bond sits down with Alexandria Turnbow to discuss all of the above and demonstrate strategies for how to calm the mind to have more productive conversations in your partnerships.

Alexandria also invites you to an upcoming workshop in Winter Park, FL titled 'The Art of Touch: Exploring Connection Beyond Expectations,' aimed at helping couples improve physical and emotional intimacy through safe and intentional touch practices.

05:37 Understanding the Wellness-Based Model

08:13 Proactive vs. Reactive Counseling

13:31 Improving Communication and Connection 

21:42 Calming Techniques for Stress Relief and Couples in Crisis

25:48 The Power of Touch in Therapy

29:21 Foundations of Healthy Relationships

34:33 Proactive Mental Health Approaches

39:21 Upcoming Workshop: The Art of Touch

Alexandria is a licensed mental health counselor in Winter Park, FL and the founder of Mindful Perceptions. Her group practice has a wellness-based model of healing and offers individual therapy, couples counseling, KAP, psychedelic integration, and workshops! You can learn more via her website, Mindful Moments newsletter, and Instagram!

Connect with Alexandria Turnbow

https://linktr.ee/mindful_perceptions (This link includes links to our website, newsletter sign-up, Instagram, YouTube, Instagram, and consult booking.)

Connect with Paige Bond

Website: https://paigebond.com

Website: https://SweetLoveCounseling.com 

Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 

⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ 

Free People Pleasing Workbook: 

⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ 

Attachment Dynamics Workshop:

⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.

Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

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