<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ascension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ascension]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:00:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ascensionpsych.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Therapy Can Feel Messy Before It Feels Better...Like changing my fish tank water! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting therapy as an individual can feel uncertain, even overwhelming. One way to understand the process is to imagine caring for a fish tank. Over time, the water in a fish tank becomes slightly cloudy. It may not look terrible at first, but you can sense that something is off and that a change is needed. When cleaning the tank, you cannot replace all the water at once. A portion of the original water must remain because it contains healthy bacteria that support life. Even within the dirt,...]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/why-therapy-can-feel-messy-before-it-feels-better-like-changing-my-fish-tank-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699cc11f6a57e93c1859b7be</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:12:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f66e5f_8a6bdf84a4aa46b2a24288c848014c55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_237,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marriage Minute from Gottman: Ways to Stay in Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy couples consistently turn towards each other and choose each other every day. Remind each other why you fell in love (and stay in love) with these 6 ways to reignite the spark:]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/marriage-minute-from-gottman-ways-to-stay-in-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699846bf14efb9c7532dae38</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b9eeabbd0c6c4afe8398168de629bf83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: to brainwash yourself to create the life you want]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Set your internal GPS everyday. Be clear on how you want to think/feel. Breath work/meditate/feel how you want to feel/affirmation on what you want to think/feel.]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/self-fulfilling-prophecy-to-brainwash-yourself-to-create-the-life-you-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997a295133b5420710b2e88</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:59:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6d484330714a376c2d6c73~mv2_d_3648_4560_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Fighting: Time-Out Method with Soft Start Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of happy, healthy couples, 69% of all arguments are unresolvable!! So the goal is not to be on the same page. It is HOW we communicate that helps us stay close and feel respected. ]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/healthy-fighting-time-out-method-with-soft-start-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997a1a7133b5420710b2c40</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:52:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_97f8e389c7c44a9cacd310d8e3c7be80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gottman: How to Compromise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep these 3 steps in mind the next time you need to compromise on something with your partner ...]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/john-gottman-how-to-compromise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997a0b67b02767d8665fd7b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:49:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b7dad3216f0944678a317c8fda64388b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gottman: F is for Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[So if you’re looking to strengthen your relationship, start with friendship. It’s not just sweet, it’s essential.]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/john-gottman-f-is-for-friends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69979d2b4c11d313e8995199</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:43:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5c7d18c6d63d4dbdbc509024eafc0470~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Healthier Way to Fight: What Aikido Can Teach Us About Conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[A healthier style of fighting doesn’t mean avoiding disagreement. It means choosing connection over combat. When we learn to respond instead of react, conflict becomes less about proving who is right and more about strengthening relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.ascensionpsych.co/post/a-healthier-way-to-fight-what-aikido-can-teach-us-about-conflict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699799387b02767d8665ea81</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:28:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ce58828bcce9494480cdfd58da1faa70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Beachkofsky</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>