You may or may not have heard of ghosting. In case you aren’t aware of the term, it is when someone cuts you off for no reason. This term came about from the dating apps. After connecting with someone they just stop responding out of the clear blue. When this occurs you have no idea ...
One of the main reasons couples come to therapy is due to challenges with communication. Often times one or both partners will blame the other one for the problems. However, conflict doesn’t occur in a vacuum and it takes two. The issue doesn’t lie with either partner; it’s the dynamic between the two of them ...
Last weeks blog was on the argument trap. This is referring to that trap that we get into whenever we discuss a certain topic, or a destructive pattern of arguing. There are many things we do that keep us in that negative cycle. As I was writing I realized there were so many, that I ...
Do you at times wonder how some people have healthy relationships with very little chaos in their lives? They seem so secure. The reality of it is they most likely grew up with secure attachment. Let me go back and explain a little bit about attachment styles. If you grew up in a home where ...
How do you repair your relationship after you and your partner have had a major fight? This blog will give you the tools to do so. Last week’s blog discussed how to resolve conflict. It would be nice if we all followed that model. However, we are all human and sometimes our emotions take over, ...
Couples Communication Styles One of the biggest reasons couples come in for counseling is that they are having trouble communicating. Often times neither partner feels heard, understood or respected. Most of us learned how to resolve conflict through our parents. Many times our parents were not the best role models. It is important to look ...
