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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
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 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
Breakups are tough. In fact, all relationship endings can evoke feelings of grief and loss, disappointment, guilt, or anger. But a breakup doesn’t have to mean you’re broken. Here are some tips, inspired by DBT, for surviving a relationship ending. Recognize the power of time: They say, “Time heals all wounds,” and for a largeContinue reading Relationship Breakup Survival Guide
We exist in relationship to other humans: family members, friends, colleagues, members of our communities. Inevitably, as part of existing in shared spaces, we will cause harm, even if that wasn’t our intention. Interpersonal rupture is part of the human experience. Ideally, a repair follows a rupture. Repairs make amends and can actually serve toContinue reading How to Apologize: A Three-Step Approach
Boundaries. We’re hearing a lot about them lately. But what exactly are they? Boundaries are limits we set with other people in order to protect our relationships – and ourselves. They are guidelines we communicate to others regarding how we want want (and need) to be treated. In fact, a healthy relationship cannot exist withoutContinue reading Boundaries for Beginners: Setting Limits that Preserve Your Relationships and Your Well-Being
Why would you want to sit in a room with complete strangers learning about their struggles and being encouraged to reveal your own? It might be daunting to consider group therapy when even the notion of individual therapy might be overwhelming or when you think that being in group might not allow you sufficient time andContinue reading Why Group?