It is well-known that infants and children display attachment-related behaviors. However, that adults also have attachment styles too often comes as a surprise to people. Yet, these styles can have a significant impact on how you form and maintain relationships. In particular, attachment influences whether you capably pursue a healthy or persist in unhealthy relationship […]
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy? Three Aspects of EFT and How It Helps You
Emotionally focused couples therapy is garnering greater attention than ever before. Couples now actively seek out this therapy. In fact, many couples find me precisely because I am trained in EFT. Yet even they have to ask: “What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?” Sure, they’ve read online or heard from a trusted professional that EFT is […]
6 Common Reasons Couples Fight During the Holidays and How to Avoid Them
The holiday season is a time to come together with family and friends for celebration and connection. But sometimes the season of cheer does not feel so cheerful. Between shopping, booking travel and taking time off of work, things get stressful! Many times this stress is diverted to the person you love and need the […]
Not All Couples Therapy Is Created Equal: Find Out What Works and What Doesn’t
Here’s what the experts know about relationship therapy–it’s highly effective at creating change that is lasting, and it impacts both individuals and the relationship. However, when it comes to couples therapy, not all approaches are created equal. Sadly, customer satisfaction is notoriously low when it comes to couples therapy.. This is most likely because many […]
Finding the Right Couples Therapist: Three Tips On What to Look for in a Marriage Counselor
Getting help with your relationship can feel daunting. Perhaps you are worried you will be blamed or that you are even to blame. Walking into a therapist’s office may feel like entering the lion’s den. Consequently, many people will live unhappily in a relationship and/or end a significant relationship without ever seeking professional advice. And […]