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Intimate Partner Self-Care

11/19/2024

 
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How does self-care help relationships?

Neglecting self-care can erode the intimacy and connection within a relationship. When we are constantly running on empty, it becomes challenging to show up fully for our partners. We may find ourselves emotionally unavailable, easily irritable, or lacking the energy to engage in meaningful conversations or activities.

By prioritizing self-care, we replenish our own emotional reserves, allowing us to be more present and engaged in our relationships.

Self-care is important in intimate relationships, and it can include activities by yourself as well as activities with your partner. An important element to keep in mind is that taking time for yourself should not be seen as a threat to your relationship. Finding the balance between separateness and togetherness is an essential endeavor for anyone in an intimate relationship. We need time to ourselves, and the freedom to pursue our own interests. Self-care activities are flexible in that they can be done solo or together, so tailor them to work for your unique relationship.
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By nurturing our own needs, we create a positive ripple effect that enhances the overall quality of our partnerships. Self-care also allows us to prioritize our own needs, therefore we are better able to communicate and enforce boundaries that protect our well-being. This, in turn, fosters a sense of respect and understanding between partners, as boundaries enable us to show up authentically and maintain our individuality within the partnership.


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New Richmond
​​Therapists  ►

​150 W. First St, #270 
New Richmond, WI  54017

Located in The Creamery building in downtown New Richmond.
St. Croix Falls
​Therapists  ►

​250 S. Washington St
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 

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Located next to library in downtown St. Croix Falls.
Menomonie
Therapists  ►

​2602 Hils Ct.
​Menomonie, WI 54751

​Located by the Menomonie Family Restaurant past Aldi on Hils Court.
Eau Claire Oakwood Mall Therapists  ►
​3610 Oakwood Mall Dr, #104
Eau Claire, WI  54701

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Located on the frontage road off of Hwy 53, in the Pearson Professional Center on the first floor.​
Eau Claire Clairemont Therapists  ►
​1120 Oak Ridge Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Located north of W. Clairemont Ave on Oak Ridge Dr, near Eau Claire Marshfield Clinic Medical Center.
Rice Lake
​Therapists  ►

​138 N. Main St, #230
​Rice Lake, WI 54868
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​There is more than one US Bank building in Rice Lake. We are located on north main street in the US Bank Building, located on the corner of Main Street and Eau Claire Street on the Second floor.​
Hudson Therapists  ►
​2010 O'Neil Rd, Suite E
Hudson, WI 54016

​Located in the St. Croix Business Park off of Hanley Road near the DMV.
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​Contact info & hours for all locations:
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Specializing in Trauma, Abuse, Depression, Divorce, Self Esteem, Alcohol/Drug Use, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, ADHD & ADD Treatment, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Co-Parenting, Couples Counseling, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Play Therapy for Children, Teen Counseling, Virtual Therapy, and more. 

Serving New Richmond, WI (54017); St. Croix Falls, WI (54024); Menomonie, WI (54751); Eau Claire, WI (54701, 54702, 54703); Chippewa Falls, WI (54729, 54774); Rice Lake, WI (54868); Amery, WI (54001); Baldwin, WI (54002); Balsam Lake, WI (54810); Boyceville, WI (54725); Durand, WI (54736); Glenwood City, WI (54013); Grantsburg, WI (54840); Hudson, WI (54016); Osceola, WI (54020); River Falls, WI (54022); Spring Valley, WI (54767); Taylors Falls, MN (55084), and surrounding areas.
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St. Croix Falls
250 South Washington St
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 
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New Richmond
150 West First St, #270 
New Richmond, WI  54017
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Menomonie
2602 Hils Ct.
​Menomonie, WI 54751


Eau Claire - Oakwood Mall
​3610 Oakwood Mall Dr, #104
Eau Claire, WI  54701


Eau Claire - Clairemont
1120 Oakridge Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701


Rice Lake
138 North Main Street, #230
​Rice Lake, WI 54868


Hudson
1020 O'Neil Rd
Hudson, WI 54016



Specializing in Trauma, Abuse, Depression, Divorce, Co-Parenting, Couples Counseling, Self Esteem, Alcohol/Drug Use, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, ADHD & ADD Treatment, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Play Therapy for children, teen counseling and more. 

Serving New Richmond, WI (54017); St. Croix Falls, WI (54024); Menomonie, WI (54751); Eau Claire, WI (54701, 54703); Rice Lake, WI (54868); Amery, WI (54001); Baldwin, WI (54002); Balsam Lake, WI (54810); Boyceville, WI (54725); Durand, WI (54736); Glenwood City, WI (54013); Grantsburg, WI (54840); Hudson, WI (54016); Osceola, WI (54020); River Falls, WI (54022); Spring Valley, WI (54767); Taylors Falls, MN (55084), and surrounding areas.

For All Locations:
(715) 246-4840

[email protected]

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Hours for All Locations:
​M-Th: 8am-4:30pm
Fri: 8am-3pm
​(evening appointments by request)

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