Functional Love:

The inspiration of Functional Love is rooted in the practice of functional medicine, a modality that focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of challenges. Our approach to relationships emphasizes dropping below the symptoms (the content, fights, stalemates and surface patterns) to explore and heal the underlying hurts, fears and vulnerabilities that are at the core of conflict. Through this process, couples, family members, partners and friends enhance connection by broadening awareness of their internal experiences, strengthening safety and deepening emotional intimacy. Our method applies attachment theory, emotion focused therapy and love languages to improve the five key elements of a healthy, lasting and fulfilling relationship.

The integration of awareness and action in relationships.

The 5 KeyElements of Functional Love:

Trust and Emotional Safety
Mindful Communication
Individuality and Interdependence
Intimacy
Partnership

The Functional Love Podcast is

a behind the scenes, in-depth view of our insights, thoughts, skills and tools as marriage therapists and relationship coaches. Over decades, we’ve guided clients navigating divorces, affairs, addictions, slumps, in-laws, mid-life crises, falling out of love, life transitions, open relationships and changes in sexual and gender identities. Episodes include in depth answers to intimate relationship questions posed by clients and listeners, as well as interviews with power couples who have unique experiences to share.

LORI KRET, MSW, LCSW, BCC, LAC

JEFFREY COLE, MA, LPC, BCC, CAC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Colorado

Master’s Degree Contemplative Counseling Psychology: Naropa University

Board Certified Coach, Center for Credentialing Education

Certified Professional Leadership Coach, College of Executive Coaching

Certified Addiction Counselor, Colorado

Certified Meditation Instructor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Colorado

Master’s Clinical Social Work: University of Denver