Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships. How we fight predicts how our relationships flourish – or decay – over time. In Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s 2024 book, Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection the relationship experts weave decades of research and clinical practice into actionable steps we can takeContinue reading “Fight Right” – Tips from the Gottman Approach
Non-Violent Communication
Many of the ways in which humans communicate can cause harm. We can be critical, judgmental, defensive, blaming, and attacking. And while this might not be our intention, we tend to be overly focused on our desires at the expense of others’ wants and needs. The good news is, we’re able to shift this focus,Continue reading Non-Violent Communication
Summer Reads
Many enjoy a good read over the summer months, and the Gatewell staff is no exception. Here are a few mental health titles that our staff members have curated recently: Finding Me: A Memoir – We know her as a talented and award-winning actor, but here we meet Viola Davis as a storyteller, sharing her life’sContinue reading Summer Reads
Gottman’s Four Horsemen
In relationships, conflict is inevitable. How we handle conflict, though, can have a profound impact on the trajectory of our relationships. Dr. John Gottman, an esteemed psychologist and relationship expert, has studied couples around the world for decades. His research focuses on the factors that help and harm the health of our romantic relationships. ThroughContinue reading Gottman’s Four Horsemen
The Psychology of Watching Love Is Blind
The sixth season of Love Is Blind just wrapped, and so many people are talking about it. Aren’t Amy and Johnny cute? Can you believe Jeramy? Was Chelsea or Jimmy more to blame for their relationship demise? What really happened between Brittany and Kenneth? Isn’t Clay’s mom the best? And while we’re at it, Clay,Continue reading The Psychology of Watching Love Is Blind
