Human beings are such sensitive creatures. It’s impossible to get intimately close without hurting them sometimes. Often, the more someone has had to deal with in life, the more sensitive they are. Because people are so sensitive, there’s more bleeding...
Being able to apologize is an essential tool for maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships. Yet pervasive myths in our culture often get in the way of apologizing well and often keep us from apologizing in the first place. Here are the four most destructive...
Sue Johnson first developed and taught her couple therapy model, Emotionally Focused Therapy, thirty-some years ago. Initially, she faced skepticism and objections from mental health professionals at her training events. At the same time, growing numbers of...
Many couples are surprised and unprepared when a relationship crisis hits. The threat of divorce can be unexpected, extremely frightening, and painful. Andy and Paola were shocked to find themselves in this situation. Happily, they found their way back to security and...
Humans respond with exquisite sensitivity to emotional triggers in the world around us. Without even knowing it, we constantly pick up on cues of safety and danger, then respond accordingly. Triggers are cues around us that signal a potential threat. Their...
