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
Couples Therapy
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
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”
Why Couples Therapy is Underrated
Recharge the Relationship Did you know that on average, it takes about 6 years for couples to attend couples therapy after initially considering it [1]? Oftentimes, this means it might… Read More »Why Couples Therapy is Underrated