Letter to a Recovering People Pleaser
Trying to break the habit of “people-pleasing”? It’s time to release the weight of always putting other peoples’ needs above your own.
Recovering from Betrayal in Couples Counseling: Finding a Way Forward
Recovering from Betrayal-Betrayal is a profound wound, often leaving individuals feeling shattered, lost, and unsure of where to turn. When betrayal occurs within a relationship
Healing from Past Trauma in Couples Therapy
Healing from Past Trauma-The journey of love is often painted as a picturesque landscape, filled with tender moments, shared dreams, and unwavering support. However, beneath..
Overcoming Betrayal in Couples Counseling: A Journey to Forgiveness
A Journey to Forgiveness-Betrayal strikes at the very heart of trust in a relationship, leaving behind shattered emotions, broken promises, and a sense of deep hurt. Whether it's infidelity..
Full Disclosure: Getting the Truth
The need for truth is fundamental to healing from a wound like betrayal. If partners healing from betrayal want to rebuild trust in your relationship, it must start from a foundation of honesty.
Enhancing Your Relationship in Couples Therapy
Relationships are the intricate tapestries of our lives, woven with threads of love, understanding, and companionship. Yet, even the strongest of bonds can sometimes fray under the pressures of life's challenges.
Grief and Loss
Grief can show up after any loss we face. It is a part of the human experience and often comes in waves and stages.
Couples Therapy for Emotional Healing
Relationships are often likened to a delicate dance, where partners navigate the intricate steps of love, trust, and understanding.
Are We Compatible? Navigating Relationship Differences
Do you and your partner keep fighting about the same thing over and over again? Most likely you’re dealing with a perpetual problem.
Unlock Healing: Releasing Trauma from the Body
The body doesn’t discriminate between a physical trauma and an emotional trauma. It will hold onto the pain regardless.
My Partner Has An Addiction… Now What?
If you are a partner of someone with an addiction, there’s no wonder so many emotions come up for you. This is about YOU and your decision for how you want to move forward.
Dry January - Choose Your Own Adventure Style!
Overtime, things like alcohol, substances, technology, or even shopping can leave us feeling out of control. Doing a sober month can help us feel better and recognize when we need extra support.
When Family Time Drives You Crazy
Dreading an upcoming family get-together? Here are some healthy ways to navigate and cope during inevitable family difficulties.
Together, but Alone. How Did My Relationship Get Here?
Feeling disconnected from your relationship is hard. Learn how distance forms in relationships and what you can do to reconnect with the person you love.
When Self-Soothing Turns to Self-Sabotaging
Have you ever thought, “Why can't I control myself?” What was once a way to calm your pain and emotions is no longer working.
Discussing Sex in Therapy: Why and How it’s Helpful
Why is it important to talk about sex in therapy? While it may be nerve-racking, there are a lot of reasons why bring up sex is important and how talking about it with your therapist can help in your healing.
Becoming Empowered: Moving from Reacting to Responding
What is the difference between reacting and responding? Although the two words have similarities, they are quite different. Knowing the difference can really help you feel empowered and better connect with those around you.
Trust: When to Extend and How to Rebuild
Deciding when to trust is hard, and finding the balance between when to or not to extend trust is essential to protecting your well-being, safety, and ability to fully thrive in your relationships.
Setting Boundaries in Early Addiction Recovery
Recovery takes effort and intentionality. With the right tools, support, and dedication in place, you can provide yourself with the safety net that is needed to find stability.
12 Layers of Betrayal Trauma
Infidelity within a relationship causes a ripple effect that impacts multiple facets of the betrayed partner's life and lived experiences. It impacts our mind, body, and spirit. This multi-layered betrayal results in a type of trauma that is referred to as betrayal trauma.