Solid Advice for Solid Relationships

11 months ago

Every couple has a different path and a unique relationship. But most couples have a similar goal, and that is…

How Do Arguments Affect Relationships Over Time?

11 months ago

While conflict is inevitable, frequent arguments will affect a relationship over time. Couples that do not effectively manage conflict will…

Old Habits Die Hard

12 months ago

It’s so easy to acquire bad habits, but not so easy to break them. After all, they’re habits, something you…

How Emotion Regulation Can Transform Your Conflict Cycle

12 months ago

When I meet with a new couple, I always ask: How do you self-soothe during and outside ofconflict? While some report having…

Your Relationship When Your Body and Brain Are Flooded

12 months ago

You may not know its name, but you’ve probably experienced diffuse physiological arousal (DPA). It’s that feeling you get when…

How Overcontrolling Behaviors Impact Relationships

1 year ago

Overcontrol, defined as excessive or maladaptive self control, can lead to significant problems in our relationships. People with overcontrolled traits…

Are You in Love with a Narcissist?

1 year ago

The trouble with the term “narcissist” is that it is used liberally, when a very small percentage of the population…

Therapy Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed Of

1 year ago

As a therapist, as well as someone who goes to therapy, I can speak firsthand about the importance of attending…

The Key to Love

1 year ago

Multiple studies have been conducted exploring the idea that two people can develop a close relationship by sharing their most…

Unseen Trauma, Shame, Codependency

1 year ago

The trauma of being unseen often lies at the root of both shame and codependency, quietly shaping how we relate…