T H E S P A C E B E T W E E N U S B Y : D R . L E S L I E W E S T B R O O K 5 P R A C T I C E S t o D e e p e n L o v e , S a f e t y & S u p p o r t i n R e l a t i o n s h i p V i s i o n C o u n s e l i n g S e r v i c e s Introduction: The Sacred Work of Loving and Being Loved Emotional Safety & Vulnerability: Making Room for the Messy Middle Communication: Speaking Truth with Softness Sexual Intimacy: Coming Home to the Body Shared Purpose & Values: Choosing "Us" on Purpose Mutual Support: Showing Up Without Losing Yourself Closing Words CONTENTS The Space Between Us Vision Counseling Services 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 The Sacred Work of Loving and Being Loved Love is not just what we feel—it's what we practice. It’s how we show up in the ordinary, in the ruptures, in the return. As a couples therapist, I’ve sat with people who ache for closeness but fear it too. Who crave connection but feel lost in the space between what they want and what they know how to give. This eBook is for them—and for you. We were never meant to do love on autopilot. It asks for intention, for presence, and for courage. These five points of connection are not rules, but invitations—to slow down, turn inward, and then turn toward one another. INTRODUCTION The Space Between Us Vision Counseling Services 01 Real connection doesn’t always come easily. Some days it feels effortless, and other days it takes work, patience, and grace. But every honest conversation, every act of support, and every choice to try again is a step forward. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just keep showing up for each other. I'm here with you as you rebuild, reconnect, and grow—one moment at a time. With care, Dr. Leslie Westbrook, PsyD, LMFT 127260 Vision Counseling Services 📞 (909) 980-2253 📧 leslie.westbrook@amcsi.org CLOSING WORDS The Space Between Us Vision Counseling Services 13 T H E S P A C E B E T W E E N U S CONTACT US 7365 Carnelian St, # 104, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 980 2253 front.desk@vcounseling.org @visioncounselingservices vcounseling.org