What does it mean to be a mindful partner? Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships We hear a lot about the benefits of mindfulness, which can be thought of as relating to the environment or oneself with nonjudgmental, present-moment awareness. But, can we relate in this mindful way to others in our livesContinue reading “5 Ways to Be a Better Partner”
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Here’s Why Your Coping Skills Don’t Work
Coping is a subtle form of avoidance that maintains psychological distress. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships You’ve tried everything you can think to do: positive affirmations, relaxation strategies, staying away from triggering situations, talking yourself out of your thoughts. And still, your struggles with your inner demons persist. It might beContinue reading “Here’s Why Your Coping Skills Don’t Work”
Can Fighting with Your Partner Change Your Biology?
The way you communicate with your partner could impact how your body functions. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships Key Points: When you’re in a tiff with your partner, you probably aren’t thinking about how you’re changing the concentration of your body’s hormones for years to come. Recent evidence suggests that theContinue reading “Can Fighting with Your Partner Change Your Biology?”
4 Ways to Pandemic-Proof Your Relationship
Simple strategies to maintain connection and minimize conflict during COVID-19. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships Our lives are nothing like they were a year ago. COVID-19 has thrown out our usual way of working, recreating, and relating. The professional and leisure impacts of the pandemic are clear to all of us.Continue reading “4 Ways to Pandemic-Proof Your Relationship”
Could COVID-19 Break the Therapy Stigma for Good?
The pandemic may cause a permanent change in societal views of therapy. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships As a therapist, the phone has been ringing off the hook lately. Although I practice in Colorado, therapists across the nation are experiencing the same thing. COVID-19 cases are continuing to increase in many parts ofContinue reading “Could COVID-19 Break the Therapy Stigma for Good?”
The Most Effective Couples Therapy, by Far
No approach compares in research support to Emotionally Focused Therapy. Does Couples Therapy Actually Work? One of the first questions we hear from new clients is, “Does couples therapy really work?” The honest answer is: it depends. Not all types of couples therapy are equally effective. At Heart of the Matter Therapy, we use EmotionallyContinue reading “The Most Effective Couples Therapy, by Far”