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Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW

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Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW is a licensed therapist and author. She has published four peer reviewed articles, and two of her research studies were published in the Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. Terry is also a contributor to Patheos.com, TheGoodMenProject.com, and marriage.com. Terry’s award-winning book, Daughters of Divorce: Overcome the Legacy of Your Parents’ Breakup and Enjoy a Happy, Long-Lasting Relationship, was published in 2016. Her book, The Remarriage Manual: How to Make Everything Work Better the Second Time Around, was published in 2020 and was the winner of American Book Fest’s 2020 Best Book Award in “Self-Help: Relationships” and the 2022 Independent Publisher Book Award in Gold for Self Help.

Terry’s new book Let’s Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples will be published by Bloomsbury Academic in January 2026 and will be available on audiobook by Podium. Find Terry on X (Twitter), Facebook, Blue Sky, Instagram and movingpastdivorce.com.

Terry's Posts

Communication During Coronavirus: Listening and Learning

Terry Gaspard

Communication affects how safe and secure we feel in our relationships as well as our level of intimacy.

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The Art of Sensual Communication

Terry Gaspard

When you put words to your desire for your partner, you can experience a satisfying relationship in and out of bed.

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Creating a Financial Vision for Your Stepfamily During COVID-19

Terry Gaspard

Having open, honest conversations about finances will keep families grounded in the trust that grows out of a shared understanding.

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The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

Terry Gaspard

While all couples need autonomy and closeness, many partners struggle with the pursuer-distancer dance and feel chronically dissatisfied with their degree of intimacy. When the pattern of pursuing and distancing becomes ingrained, the behavior of one partner provokes and maintains the behavior of the other.

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Do Trial Separations Work?

Terry Gaspard

Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It all comes down to outlining clear intentions, communication, and goals.

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What to Do if You Don’t Trust Each Other

Terry Gaspard

A therapist shares seven ways to build trust in your relationship.

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Navigating the Challenges of Stepfamily Life

Terry Gaspard

A successful remarriage and building a new stepfamily requires a foundation built on appreciation, respect, and tolerance.

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5 Ways to Make Small Gestures Count in Your Marriage

Terry Gaspard

Give your partner the gift of love and appreciation in small ways every day.

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Enriching Your Marriage by Creating Shared Meaning

Terry Gaspard

Create daily or weekly rituals of connection will enable you build shared meaning.

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5 Rituals to Reconnect in Your Relationship

Terry Gaspard

Never underestimate the power of intentional time with your partner.

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Be the Change You Wish to See in Your Relationship

Terry Gaspard

Instead of trying to change your partner, be the change you wish to see in your relationship.

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4 Ways Parents Can Balance Couple Time and Family Time

Terry Gaspard

You don’t have to choose between being a good parent and a good partner.

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10 Things to Try Before Giving Up On Your Marriage

Terry Gaspard

The recipe for failure in a marriage is waiting for the other person to change.

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How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage

Terry Gaspard

Forgiveness is an essential component of successful romantic relationships.

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Learning to Love Again After an Affair

Terry Gaspard

Is it possible to rebuild trust after your partner has been unfaithful?

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