The 3 mechanisms of change, according to research. Key points Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Intimacy From the Inside Out Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Psychodynamic Couples Therapy… The list goes on and on. It can be challenging to choose a method of couples therapy whenContinue reading “Why Does Couples Therapy Work?”
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Keeping Your In-Laws Out of Your Relationship
How to validate your partner without bashing your parent. Key points One of the most common problems I see as a couples therapist is trouble with the in-laws. In fact, 75% of couples report having problems with an in-law. It can be hard enough to deal with your own parents, let alone your partner’s parents, who mayContinue reading “Keeping Your In-Laws Out of Your Relationship”
Healthline: What to Do If Your Partner Won’t Consider Couples Therapy
Here you can see a portion of Simone Marie’s Healthline article addressing how to handle discrepancies in desire to go to couples therapy, in which I am mentioned. Read the full article by clicking the link at the bottom of the page. Much like preventive care, couples therapy can do a lot of good For example, oneContinue reading “Healthline: What to Do If Your Partner Won’t Consider Couples Therapy”
The Buzz Podcast: The Buzz Around Relationships
Give this podcast a listen to hear about common issues facing relationships today and how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps. Listen on the Buzz Podcast
The Truth About Female Sexual Desire Everyone Should Know
Here’s how to tap into female desire with science. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships That look—I know that look well. The furrowed brow, the sense of holding back tears, a slight downward tilt of the head: that look on a female client’s face when she tells me, “Never. I never reallyContinue reading “The Truth About Female Sexual Desire Everyone Should Know”
How to Help a Grieving Loved One
When their heart is broken, let them have yours. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships When someone close to you is experiencing grief, it’s natural to want to jump in and fix it for them. Watching someone suffer brings up discomfort in ourselves. You just want to make it better for them,Continue reading “How to Help a Grieving Loved One”
How to Make Anger Work for Your Relationship
Learn how to use your anger to help, not hurt, your relationship. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships The emotion of anger exists for good reason. You’ve evolved to feel it, as it activates your fight-or-fight response to threats—which kept your ancestors safe when fighting predators off was a necessary survival skill.Continue reading “How to Make Anger Work for Your Relationship”
Improve Your Health Through Mindful Relationships
Mindful relationships are associated with better physical health. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships You may have heard that those who are happily married are more likely to have better physical health, and even lower mortality risk, than those who are not married or in unhappy relationships. That’s because marital conflict creates biological stress,Continue reading “Improve Your Health Through Mindful Relationships”
How to Calm Your Partner Down in Conflict
Practice mindful partnering to be better at conflict. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships That hot-button issue comes up yet again in your relationship. All of a sudden, your partner is angry, and the conversation is completely off the rails. A tiny trigger such as the dishes or talking about plans forContinue reading “How to Calm Your Partner Down in Conflict”
Mindful Relationships May Be Key to Mental Health
Research points to the importance of focusing on your relationships. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships Ever wonder what might underlie and predict the differences between those who live full, satisfying lives and those who can’t seem to break out of their struggle into old age? The results of the longest-running longitudinalContinue reading “Mindful Relationships May Be Key to Mental Health”