The Ways We Love
What are love languages? Love Languages are five ways in which we give and/or receive love. They were observed and shared by Dr. Gary Chapman and include quality time, gifts,… Read More »The Ways We Love
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The Body and Emotions
Emotions are often held within our bodies. So the body is a great place to start in order to tap into our emotions and help us self-regulate. Have you ever… Read More »The Body and Emotions
Emotions as Messengers
What are emotions? Emotions are part of the human experience. In fact, emotion is defined as “a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with… Read More »Emotions as Messengers
What to do When Flooded
It is not uncommon to become emotionally flooded during conflict with our partner. But without steps to respond to it, it is sadly very common for emotional injuries to occur… Read More »What to do When Flooded
Feeling Flooded?
What is flooding? Emotional flooding is a physiological response, often related to conflict. Diffuse Physiological Arousal (DPA) occurs when we become flooded. This means our heart rate may increase to… Read More »Feeling Flooded?
Bids for Connection
Much like a bid at an auction being an offer for an item, a bid within a relationship is an offer for connection. It is a reach for acknowledgment, reassurance,… Read More »Bids for Connection
Perfectionism: Finding the In-Between
Perfectionism is a “refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.” Based on this definition, if it is a refusal, we have a choice in the standards we set for… Read More »Perfectionism: Finding the In-Between
Connecting Through Continual Conflict
We cannot move past an argument or even begin to start solving our issues until both or all sides have heard and felt heard by the other(s). It is not… Read More »Connecting Through Continual Conflict
How Humor Helps With Conflict
Conflict is inevitable, but with the right tools, we can conquer it and even connect through it. One tool that is highly underrated, but has an enormous amount of research… Read More »How Humor Helps With Conflict
Fixing the Need to “Fix”
Within our culture, it is often habitual to offer ideas and solutions to presenting problems that our partners and friends bring to us. But despite our best intentions, this approach… Read More »Fixing the Need to “Fix”