Better Relationships in Weeks Not Years
Long before 12 Week Relationships, Dr. Glen was a county social worker. However, what would’ve been a fulfilling career was overshadowed by an extremely toxic work environment that took a heavy toll on his mental and emotional health. Years into it, a brain scan revealed trauma that was shockingly similar to that of someone returning […]
Ending a relationship is a hard call to make. However, staying in an unhealthy or toxic relationship can have serious effects on your mental and physical health. While you may consider fighting for your relationship, if you recognize any of these red flags, Pye and Dr. Glen agree that it might be time to walk […]
Traditional couple’s therapy is broken, but the therapists aren’t entirely to blame. Pye and Dr. Glen dug in to find out why the traditional approach is so ineffective. Having realistic expectations is important when seeking help and the research revealed common misconceptions couples bring into therapy that prevent them from making lasting change. Enjoy this […]
Did you know only 25% of couples in traditional therapy actually see lasting change? Pair that with the insane costs and the time invested and you’ll see that something just isn’t right. Pye and Dr. Glen dug a little deeper to see what the heck is going on and were shocked to find that therapists […]
Spending 40+ hours a week in an office full of drama is something nobody wants to do. Unfortunately, the feeling of dread when going to work is all too common and it’s usually caused by simple behaviors that might seem innocent, but can stir up serious conflict between co-workers. This can have pretty negative consequences […]
When Pye presented his framework to Doctor Glen, he had a big bold thesis right on the cover. Pye claimed, “outside of romantic intimacy, all relationships follow the exact same patterns.” Yeah, if you’re surprised, Doctor Glen thought he was crazy too. But seriously though, do all healthy long-term relationships follow the same patterns? As […]
Nearly 15 years into a broken marriage, Pye Jirsa decided to create a framework for healthy relationships when his counselor said, “You’ve read every book on my shelf, I don’t know how to help you.” While photographing weddings, Pye collected anonymous data to help better understand the nature of healthy relationships. Simple points of behavior […]
How do we all create better, more healthy, relationships? Not just with your spouse or partner, but with your family, friends, and even co-workers? 12 Week Relationships is a coaching program led by clinical psychologist, Dr. Glen Hong, and wedding photographer & educator, Pye Jirsa. It’s a practical coaching program designed to help you make […]