Learning to Listen Instead of Immediately Trying to Problem Solve
When someone we care about shares a problem, our instinct is often to jump straight into solution mode. We want to help, fix things, and make them better.
What is Financial Infidelity?
Financial infidelity occurs when partners who share finances deliberately hide money-related information from each other. This includes secret bank accounts, hidden debts, undisclosed purchases, or lying about income.
How is Complex Trauma Different from Other Trauma?
Traditional trauma, often called single-incident trauma, results from a one-time overwhelming event like a car accident, natural disaster, or violent crime. These experiences have clear boundaries: there's a before, during, and after.
How People-Pleasing Affects Romantic Relationships
People-pleasing is when you go out of your way to make others happy, often at the expense of your own well-being. Think of it this way: you agree to help a friend move on your one day off, even though you're completely worn out and were hoping to relax.
What is Internal Family Systems Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS), or IFS, is a therapeutic model built on the belief that each person's mind is composed of multiple sub-personalities or "parts."
Complicated Grief from Divorce
When divorce happens, it's not just about parting ways with a spouse. The grief runs deep. You're not just saying goodbye to a partner, but to the dream of what life could have been.
Five Common Communication Mistakes
Communication is the lifeblood of any healthy relationship, whether it's with friends, family, or romantic partners. Good communication brings a plethora of benefits, fostering honesty, intimacy, and emotional closeness.
Effective Strategies for Calming Anxiety at Night
Anxiety is a common human experience that serves a crucial biological purpose. It heightens our alertness and focus, preparing us to respond effectively to stressful situations.
Finding Common Ground: Managing Political Differences in Your Relationship
The political landscape that we’re witnessing today has reached an unprecedented level of polarization. We see these challenges in the news and socially, but they extend well past that and can cross into our intimate relationships.
Is EMDR Effective if You Can't Remember Trauma?
As many as 7 out of 10 adults have endured at least one traumatic event in their lives. This reality has resulted in a rise in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).
What is CBT and How Does It Help Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the world. In fact, the number one reason why anyone visits a doctor is anxiety.
How Do Couples Know if the Gottman Method Is Working
For almost a century, couples therapy has played an important role in healing relationships. There’s something so powerful about sitting with your partner in the presence of a skilled and unbiased guide.