Dawn Wiggins, Ed.S., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Dawn received her master’s and specialist degree from the University of Florida. She has appeared as a national speaker and is a published columnist with a focus on relationships and personal development. Dawn has been quoted as a therapist and expert for multiple sources such as Bustle, and served as a lead expert in the recent book Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness, which was published in March 2018. Dawn thinks in analogies and will use her understanding of the person she's working with to teach them in a way they can relate to. She is inspired to make therapy approachable and results oriented. She is passionate about teaching and writing. She works with clients in Boca Raton and Key Largo, Florida while also providing HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy for those who are not able to commute.

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How to Connect With Your Partner: 7 Ways for a Busy Couple to Stay Connected

September 30, 2019 / Advice, Couples, Marriage, Relationships / By / 5 minutes of reading

6 Minutes Read Do you struggle to consistently connect with your partner? When you’re striving to juggle your life and all it’s dynamics, it’s understandable that balls get dropped from time to time. It’s essential to sense the shift when it happens and readjust to accommodate, or sometimes drop the extra weight. Your relationships with your friends and …

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Finances in Marriage: How to Better Communicate With Your Spouse About Money

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Change, Couples, Marriage, Problems / By / 4 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read Pause for a moment to reflect on those in your life, both past and present; Can you think of any relationship more nuanced in complexity than that of your marriage? Probably not. Your union is the joining of two unique individuals with two distinct pasts, intending to construct a functioning and flourishing life together. Creating …

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When Parents Disagree: 7 Things to Do When You Don’t Agree With Your Partner’s Parenting Style

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Behavior, Family, Problems, Relationships / By / 5 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read It’s inevitable: If you have kids, you’re going to disagree with your spouse at one point or another on how to parent them. When (not if) this happens, remember it’s totally normal. In fact, I’d be worried if you didn’t differ in opinion on parenting from time to time. You both came from two different …

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How to Fight Fair in Your Marriage to Strengthen Your Relationship

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Behavior, Couples, Marriage, Problems, Relationships / By / 5 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read Curious about how to fight fair in your marriage? Disagreements in a marriage are normal and healthy. However, these disagreements can tip into destructive and counterproductive if the couple doesn’t know how to set the stage for a civil argument. Check out these ten tips on how you can fight fair in your relationships. How …

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5 Signs You Aren’t Over Your Ex and it’s Too Soon for Dating After Divorce

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Change, Couples, Marriage, Relationships / By / 5 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read When you’re considering dating after divorce, there’s a good chance it’s not the best time yet. I know you want to be done with the pain of the past and move on. But going too fast will only cause more pain. It’s important to reflect on this possibility. Check out the five signs you aren’t …

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Childhood Trauma Effect on Adult Relationships

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Behavior, Change, Couples, Marriage, Problems, Relationships / By / 5 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read Are you wondering about the childhood trauma effect on adult relationships? I often have couples who come in who can’t figure out the source of their problem. They bicker and don’t know why. Sex has dropped off but for no apparent reason. They aren’t on the same page, and unfortunately, it’s become the new norm. …

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6 Ways on How to Maintain and Enhance Your Marriage

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Couples, Marriage, Problems, Relationships / By / 3 minutes of reading

3 Minutes Read Maintenance is a part of living well. When we maintain the things we care about, they last longer and perform optimally. Ideally, you maintain your overall health (including personal hygiene), your home, vehicles, career, and relationships. They all need some TLC, so they continue to feel rewarding and purposeful. Learn more about the six ways …

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Is Your Marriage on This List? Top 5 Signs of a Failed Marriage

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Behavior, Couples, Marriage, Problems, Relationships, Trust / By / 5 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read If you’re like most people, failure doesn’t make it onto your ‘to do’ list, and you prefer to avoid it at all costs. As a maven of all things relationships, I thought you might appreciate my perspective from over a decade of work with struggling couples. Whether you are looking to divorce-proof your marriage or …

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Top Seven Signs of Toxic and Unhealthy Relationships

June 28, 2019 / Advice, Behavior, Couples, Problems, Relationships / By / 4 minutes of reading

5 Minutes Read You’re not happy, and you want to know if what you are experiencing are legit signs of an unhealthy relationship. And it feels scary even to be researching this topic. Because typing the words into google and reading the results make it real. Too real. But something else is bothering you. You doubt yourself, and …

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Improving Physical Intimacy – Treat Sex Like Your Skincare

April 11, 2019 / Advice, Behavior, Couples, Problems, Relationships / By / 3 minutes of reading

4 Minutes Read Improving Physical Intimacy – Treat Sex Like Your Skincare I know, talking about sex and physical intimacy can be kinda embarrassing. But, I can’t see you, so you’re safe behind your digital screen! And, whether you’re single or coupled, It’s pretty essential to understand the functions of a healthy sexual relationship. As a reminder, romantic …

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