Times are changing. People who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other issues are more likely to seek help. People talk to their doctors to seek relief from mental health symptoms. Lots of people go to psychotherapy or counseling to get to the root of their...
Infidelity can be the most painful and challenging threat to a relationship. It can leave lasting damage to the partners, children, close friends, and family. Some couples break up immediately upon the discovery of an affair. Others stay in the relationship but never...
Learning Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems I first came across Sue Johnson and her model of couple therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), at a large psychotherapy convention many years ago. I had no interest in doing couple work....
When most of us picture an ideal relationship, we picture something like this: Two people who are the most important person in the world to each other, completely trusting of each other, supportive of each other’s dreams and life’s challenges, and enjoy time together...
The story in your head is a beautiful thing. It weaves together your life experiences and makes sense of them. It keeps you from having to run around raw, overwhelmed, and confused about whatever is happening. Your story tells you what to expect and what not to expect...
