Raquel Plank Consulting

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Navigating the Shadows: How To Understand And Overcome Social Burnout - Raquel Plank Consulting In our interconnected world, social interactions play a crucial role in our lives. However, the constant demands of socializing, both online and offline, can lead to a phenomenon known as social burnout. You ever just leave that text message on read because you don't feel like dealing with it? In th...

So many were caught unprepared for Hurricane Helene. Would your relationship survive such a storm?

Unprepared: How To Survive Hurricane Helene And Your Relationship - Raquel Plank Consulting After ten years of living in Florida without issue, I move to the safety of the Virginia mountains only to be hit with the worst hurricane this area has seen in thirty years. I am fortunate to have only been minorly affected by power outages and light flooding, whereas many small towns throughout We...

Drifting away from your favorite people? Today on the blog, I discuss how to reconnect and rebuild those relationships.

Rebuilding Connections: How to Heal and Strengthen Your Relationships - Raquel Plank Consulting How many times have you let a relationship slip through the cracks? Relationships often take a backseat to our busy lives. We may even say, "Well, Life gets in the way." As a relationship coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the myriad ways in which couples and friendships drift apart, facing challenge...

"They're Eating the Dogs!" and other racist myths that are passed down through the generations. Today I explore racism and its effect on your relationships.

They’re Eating The Dogs: How Racism Is Passed Down - Raquel Plank Consulting If you watched the presidential debate with Former President Donald Trump and Current Vice President Kamala Harris, you may be familiar with a claim that was made about illegal immigrants eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. Since, the debate, the Govenor of Ohio has confirmed that there have....

Ever wonder why your partner might lie to you? Find out in today's post about the dirty truth of why people lie in relationships.

Why People Lie in Relationships: The Dirty Truth - Raquel Plank Consulting I don't think I am bringing some novel idea to light. Lying is one of the most destructive forces in any relationship. Whether it's a "harmless" white lie or a full-blown deception, the impact on trust, intimacy, and emotional security can be devastating. Recently, I posted about ways to rebuild tru...

Last week I told you your relationship was failing because of you. This week I take it a bit further and deliver some hard truths about why you are unhappy in your relationship.

Tough Love: Hard Truths You Don’t Want To Hear About Your Relationship - Raquel Plank Consulting As a relationship consultant working with couples, I’ve seen the same patterns play out over and over again. Last week I called you out and said that you were the reason your relationships were failing. This week I'm going to take it a step further. The truth is, most relationships fail not becaus...

If you think you are healed but still have something negative to say, you aren't as healed as you think you are.

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It may be hard to hear but you are probably the reason your relationships are failing. Check out this post to learn why and what you can do about it.

Free Advice: You Are The Reason Your Relationship Is Failing - Raquel Plank Consulting In the journey of any relationship, it’s tempting to look outward for explanations when things go awry. So many times I hear complaints about a partner, friend or mother-in-law. Often, the immediate reaction is to blame external factors—your partner's behavior, unforeseen life changes, or even t...

Discover your attachment style and start improving your relationships today!

Secure In Your Relationship? : How To Heal Your Attachment Style - Raquel Plank Consulting As a relationship consultant, I’ve witnessed love in its many forms. Some relationships flourish effortlessly, while others face significant challenges. One key element that consistently comes up in my work is the concept of attachment styles. These styles, often shaped by our early experiences, p...

Are You the Scapegoat of Your Family?

All My Fault: Being A Scapegoat In A Toxic Family - Raquel Plank Consulting Family dynamics can be incredibly complex; within some families, certain roles become almost like a well-worn script. In families where one or both parents exhibit narcissistic traits, specific roles often emerge that exacerbate the dysfunction. Two of the most prominent roles in these toxic environ...