"The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies, it comes from those you trust the most." - Author unknown There's no doubt that the ones we love can hurt us the most. And when a betrayal is disclosed or unveiled, the impacted partner can...
Welcome to the first post in our new series, Therapist Resource Roundup. Each quarter, we'll share a list of resources focused on a different theme our therapists often work through with clients. Every roundup will feature books, articles, videos, and podcasts that...
Every couple has their strengths and struggles. At some point, you might find that you and your partner are running into recurring fights. You may be getting stuck in gridlocked patterns of self-protection, like defensiveness and criticism. At best, it is frustrating....
Selecting a therapist can feel like a daunting task. You’ve probably thought about location, specialty, training, and the cultural background of the therapist,. And of course, another important question you’ve likely wondered–what’s the cost of a session? Many clients...
Blended families can be both challenging and exceptionally rewarding. When I met my husband, I had four children from my previous marriage, ages two, four, six, and eight, while he had one child on the way. By the time we married, we had five children altogether. One...
Have you and your partner noticed increased marital unhappiness due to constant escalated fights over miscommunication, distractibility, and forgetfulness? This could be an indicator that you or your partner has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If you...
When you hear the phrase “fight, flight or freeze,” which images come to mind? Many of us probably picture a crisis or emergency situation like a fireman rushing toward a burning building. Imagine this – fireman John just received a call about a building that went up...
What is attachment? If you’ve ever Googled questions related to love, romance, or parenting, you might have come across the term “attachment.” You may have seen books on attachment at the library or even encountered the term in therapy. While the concept of attachment...