Hearing someone say, “I’m giving them the silent treatment” brings up an array of emotions and memories. I feel anxious, recalling times when someone deliberately ignored me, and petty, remembering when I used silence to express frustration or “teach a lesson.” I also...
“Conflict is connection. It’s how we figure out who we are, what we want, who our partners are and who they are becoming, and what they want. It’s how we bridge our differences and find our similarities, our points of connection. The problem is, we haven’t been taught...
How many couples are ready, willing, and able to commit an entire weekend to their relationship? Months ago, I found myself in an interesting position trying to answer this question. At the time, I was a new employee of Connect Couples Therapy* who had just learned...
New marriage means new beginnings and new boundaries! Learn how to set boundaries with in-laws, family, and friends to strengthen your marriage.
Navigating holiday stress in blended families? Discover essential tips for setting healthy boundaries to create a joyful and inclusive season for all.
Learn how to set and maintain boundaries during the holidays to support your sobriety, ensuring joyful and low-pressure family gatherings.
It may be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for many people, it’s also a time when interacting with family increases anxiety. Maybe you’ve heard that boundaries are a great way to best care for yourself but are unsure how to put them into practice. Connect...
Holidays bring new experiences, sensory stimuli, and often a shift from routine. Whether you’re neurodivergent (some people refer to this as being neurospicy) or neurotypical, these abrupt changes to routine can feel overwhelming. If you’re part of a neurodiverse...
