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Columbus, OH / Austin, TX – One of the top certified Gottman method therapists in the country, Dr. Don Allen is an exceptional Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR specialist and consultant, Public Speaker, Certified Gottman Therapist and Certified Emotion Focused Therapist. He has been on a mission to continue helping as many couples as possible thrive and maintain healthy relationships. The Gottman method is based on the Sound Relationship House theory, courtesy of the John and Julie Gottman. Intrinsically motivated, down to earth, passionate, and a natural born leader, Don serves couples in his community psychotherapeutically. Globally he helps through the use of his: Educational workshops, seminars, retreats, and radio show interviews. Don touches the lives of couples everywhere, trying to help folks go from potentially ?ready to give up? on each other, toward thriving blossoming, and forming enduring relationships that can stand the test of time. He also helps strong couples learn even better skills and create an even better foundation in their relationship moving forward. Don is excited to be conducting an Arts and Science of Love workshop in Columbus, Ohio and Austin, Texas in January 2025. Based on over 40 years of research with thousands of couples, The Art and Science of Love workshop or retreat, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman is developed in an educational format. Don says we can create hope through utilizing the Gottman method as well as to use these skills to build trust and commitment. Instead of getting stuck in negative cycles of attacking, blaming, name calling and emotional withdrawal, we can work toward moving forward to a brighter, healthier future by way of the Sound Relationship House. For more information, visit www.donallenphd.com

Towson, MD – Meet Deborah Lutner, your catalyst and coach to business success and soulful fulfillment. As a career transition coach, she is dedicated to helping you explore business ownership and discover pathways to success that align with your values and goals. As a business owner herself, Deborah brings both expertise and insight to support aspiring entrepreneurs in making informed, confident decisions whether that means a business venture, staying in a traditional career or some combination of the two. For those considering or aspiring to business ownership, Deborah encourages them to absolutely consider owning a franchise. Franchise business ownership makes the path to independence faster, smoother and greatly increases your chances of success. As a franchisee, Deborah says you are avoiding all the risks of starting a new business from scratch. You are buying into a reputable established brand with an established consumer base and a playbook for success. Imagine, all the complexities you don't have to handle alone, from financing and marketing, to technology and vendor contracting. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself. And since your success is theirs, they will also help you get off the ground and support you as much as possible. What's more, is that franchises exist in dozens of industries and multiple models so there is something for everyone. Deborah helps her clients learn about the franchise space in general and then find the right model for them. It's important to her that her clients get on the pathway to their goals and future life vision. In the end, that's what's important to her; that her clients are set up for more abundance, freedom and joy in their lives. For more information, please visit https://dlutner.esourcecoach.com/

Westlake Village, CA - The Glass Arts Collective, founded by Nancy Dillingham Marks, is a new glass art studio promising to enrich the vibrant landscape of artistic expression for beginners, glass enthusiasts, and professional artists. Nestled in the heart of the Conejo Valley, this niche studio specializes in fused glass—a unique category of glass art known for its warmth and versatility. ?Glass art is far more than a craft; it's an invitation to explore creativity in the middle ground between the fiery intensity of hot glass and the serene sturdiness of stained glass,? says Dillingham Marks. Fused glass, considered ?warm glass,? occupies a middle ground between the high-temperature processed hot glass/glass blowing and the unheated crafting of cold glass/stained glass. This medium emerged around 50 years ago thanks to innovative engineers at Bullseye Glass Co. in Portland, Oregon, who set out to push the boundaries of traditional glassblowing. ?We source sheets of colored glass made by hand, ensuring each piece is unique. This glass, typically shipped in large 20 by 35-inch crates, can be mixed into stunning creations,? Dillingham Marks explains. ?The glass transforms as it's heated between 1400 to 1500 degrees, akin to thick molten honey, allowing it to blend, soften, and create myriad forms, which fused the glass together? The fusion process can involve multiple firings: initially to flatten the glass and then to slump or drape the softened glass over molds for shaping into bowls, platters, trays, wall art, garden art, and more. This process opens innumerable possibilities for artists. For more information about Nancy Dillingham Marks and the Glass Arts Collective, please visit https://glassartscollective.com/