Ep 010: From Conflict to Connection: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

In this week's episode of ReLAWtionship, Candise Shanbron and Justin Cernitz chat with Dr. David Helfand PsyD, a clinical psychologist specializing in neuroscience, mindfulness, and sex and intimacy, and Anna Helfand LCMHC, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, about how they made their partnership come to fruition and how to create a successful couple’s therapy practice. The discussion moves into overcoming challenges in business together, understanding each other's roles, and making time for self-care. The conversation heats up when they discuss sex therapy and the importance of foreplay, role-playing, and finding time for each other.   Here are the takeaways from this episode: Communication is key in relationships, especially for couples who work together. Making time for each other, recreating the formula that brought the couple together, and engaging in sexual play and humor are crucial for maintaining a healthy sexual relationship. Problem-solving should be seen as an opportunity to solve problems rather than a problem itself. Patience is important in navigating challenges within relationships. Kindness and playfulness contribute to a healthy relationship.   Quotes:   "I think one thing I would mention is that it's okay as a couple if you're not going to work together right away." - Dr. David Helfand   "I wanted to build more confidence working under other supervisors or within other places. And then when we had moved... a lot of things fell into place. And it just made sense here that I could still have the freedom to do what I wanted to do, but that we could build this creation together." - Anna Helfand   "We have very different personality styles and what we're comfortable with as far as risk and project management.” - Dr. David Helfand   6. "We have a lot of unique strengths and personal areas where we're very confident... There's just been like a communicated trust that I know... He's very good at running a business and he's very good at decision making." - Anna Helfand   "I think our business runs relatively well. What I've noticed is that the way it impacts our family life is what we're really trying to coordinate and fine-tune." - Dr. David Helfand   "Sometimes there are very specific things we need to discuss... making sure we have a checklist from work to specifically go over on our time away." - Anna Helfand   Guest Resources:   https://www.lifewisevt.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices