Bids For Connection
One important factor in a successful relationship is how people pay attention to each other. Choosing to turn towards, rather than turning away or against, each other’s bids for connection help to establish a foundation for …
Boundaries Made Better
Boundaries can be defined as needs and expectations that help us feel safe in our relationships. Creating and practicing healthy boundaries leads to feeling respected, loved, and safe. Boundaries indicate how you allow people to show …
Exhaustion: How to Recognize the Signs
Over the weekend, I saw the new movie Elvis in theaters. I honestly did not know much about Elvis before I saw the movie, but I left the theater feeling sad about the end of …
Recognizing Our Attachment Style Can Help Us in Our Relationships
The attachment theory was first developed in the 1950s by psychologist John Bowlby to explain how people develop emotional attachments as infants with their first caregiver — typically a parent. His findings suggest that childhood is a …
What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?
A marriage and family therapist, also known as an MFT, can help you and your loved ones heal your relationships and improve your mental health. An MFT differs from other types of counselors in that …
Quick Guide to Active Listening
Active listening is an essential communication tool, and it can be learned through practice. In relationships, active listening is important because it lets your partner know that you hear and understand them. When active listening is utilized …
