The word “compassion” is not a rare one. In fact, I’m sure you’ve heard this word somewhere this past week already! While it may be a common topic or something that is spoken often about, the depth of compassion and how it can be turned towards ourselves can sometimes be passed over.The textbook
Recovering after the Holidays Holidays can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and drained. You get a lot of exposure to people who you probably have complicated relationships with. If you’re in recovery for substance abuse or sex addiction, this can also be a very difficult time. Many people who are
What to Look for When Looking for a Relationship Therapy for Non-Monogamous Relationships For those who are in relationships that are non-monogamous, it can be difficult to find a therapist who can help. As relationship expert Esther Perel discusses regularly, although we are taught to believe so, there is not
Couples Therapy Styles that Work If you’re in a relationship that is struggling, you want to find a treatment style that will work. Making a decision on a therapist can be very challenging. It is difficult to know what models of therapy are more effective than others. In this article,
Dealing with an Affair According to a recent poll commissioned by The Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41% of surveyed couples admitted that either or both individuals committed physical or emotional infidelity. 22% of married men and 14% of married women admitted to extramarital affairs and those percentages are
What to Talk About Before Getting Married: Congratulations! You and your partner have made a huge step in your relationship, one that is exciting and uniting, and brings about new changes in your current relationship. Now, these changes aren’t bad! Maybe you and your partner have already talked about your hopes and dreams
How Can Couples Counseling Help? Couples therapy is a style of therapy where the therapist focuses on the relationship as the client. The goal is to help the couple find a way to stay together. Although this doesn’t always happen, the odds are much better for couples when they seek
In a previous article I talked about how couples can survive an affair. One major aspect of successful resolution is the restoration of trust. The number one question I’m asked by people recovering from infidelity is, “How do I restore trust?” There’s no easy answer and no quick fix but
Secrets and Privacy One of biggest issues in relationships involves one particular division in boundaries. This is the difference between secrecy and privacy. This can be an issue in relationships that have a lot of jealousy, but it’s also common in relationships that have a history of betrayal. When someone
Loops and Patterns… How We Get Stuck and How to Get Out of Our Own Way Whether you’re trying to make changes in your relationship or changes for yourself, it’s likely that at some point you’ll get stuck, lose some traction, or take some steps backward. When you get into