Claire Tompkins, Author at Twin Cities Marriage & Family Therapy

Future-Proof Your Love Story: Modern Couple’s Guide to Premarital Counseling

Premarital, Relationships / By Claire Tompkins

Twin Cities Marriage & Family Therapy in Eden Prairie, MN Research consistently reveals that couples who attend premarital counseling experience higher levels of relationship satisfaction and improved communication. Despite these proven benefits, a mere 36% of couples choose to participate in counseling. This hesitancy could be attributed to the lingering stigma around therapy, perpetuating the …

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Warning Signs of a Relationship in Danger

Relationships / By Claire Tompkins

All relationships, whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, hit a rut at some point. Usually, this rut is made worse after kids are introduced to the equation because so much time and energy is put toward the kids, work, and managing the household, you have nothing left over to give to your partner. Unfortunately, when …

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Raising Resilient Teens: How to Set Your Teen Up for Success

Family, Parent Teen Relationship / By Claire Tompkins

Most parents/guardians want their kids to have an easier, happier life than they had. They try to achieve this by supporting their child and helping them navigate the many challenges that come with growing up. Whether it’s failing a math test or not being invited to a friend’s party, there are a lot of moments …

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