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Is This Feeling Love, or Is It Control?
How do you know if your partner is in love or in control? With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to brush up on ways a partner can make us feel like their whole world, and...
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You’re Normal: What Come As You Are Explains About Arousal and Desire
Do you ever wonder what your therapists are reading? Last year I decided to re-read one of the most frequently referenced books on my therapist book shelf, Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science...
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Why Boundaries Feel Hard (and How to Fix the Real Problem)
The Problem Isn’t Boundaries - that's How We Learn to Stay Safe. Last month, I wrote about noticing drafts in a house. Cold air wasn’t the problem—it simply revealed gaps that had always been there....
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How Does Emotionally Focused Therapy Help Couples?
Have you ever experienced times when your partner is upset with you and you start feeling overwhelmed, don't know what to say, and feel guilty for upsetting them? You decide it is better to change...
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Gottman Couple's Therapy: Understanding the Approach and the Four Horsemen
If you've ever considered couples therapy, you probably already know every relationship experiences challenges and moments of disconnection. However, the difference between couples who thrive and...
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Are We Ready for Couples Counseling?
what a couple needs for counseling to work Reaching out for couples or marriage counseling can feel really scary. No one exactly loves airing out their “dirty laundry” in front of a stranger—much...
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Does The Butterfly Effect Work On Relationships?
The Butterfly Effect in Relationships: how Small Changes create big shifts with CBT Ever feel stuck in your relationship and wonder if anything can really change? Here’s the good news: it can—and it...
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Did I Just Sound Like My Mother?
criticism: the saboteur of healthy communication Most of us would agree we want to become better communicators. We read the books, nod along to podcasts, and repost sage advice memes. We know...
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What's the Big Deal With Attachment Styles?
You’ve likely heard the word, “attachment,” when it comes to relationships, and it’s a concept that plays a crucial role in how we connect with others. Whether in romantic partnerships, friendships,...
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How Couples Can Stay Connected During Holidays
The holiday path for couples can be laced with family conflicts and relationship problems. Where to celebrate, not getting along with family members, lack of solidarity on spending, conflicting...
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How Couples Can Stay Connected During Holidays
The holiday path for couples can be laced with family conflicts and relationship problems. Where to celebrate, not getting along with family members, lack of solidarity on spending, conflicting...
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