The Quiet Skill That Transforms Couples Conflict: Self-Regulation
The Quiet Skill That Transforms Couples Conflict: Self-Regulation Oftentimes, when we feel out of control in an argument, we are actually feeling out of control within ourselves. Our fight/flight response takes over; we feel overwhelmed …
The Mind-Reading Trap
The Mind-Reading Trap Your Partner Can’t Know What You’re Thinking (and That’s Okay) Have you ever expected your partner to know what you need without saying it out loud, then felt hurt when they didn’t …
Healing Together: Sex Therapy in Modern Couples Counseling
Moving Beyond Masters and Johnson: Sex Therapy Today In today’s ever-evolving landscape of relationships, the importance of addressing sexual health and intimacy in couples counseling has become more important than ever. While traditional couples therapy …
Parenting: 5 Effective Strategies for Working Parents
Surviving Chaos: Effective Strategies for Working Parents It’s a Wednesday afternoon in July. Parenting chaos is in full force. Daycares are jam-packed. I’m in the middle of presenting a hastily assembled PowerPoint on upcoming Medicaid …
Reigniting the Spark: Small Shifts That Build Big Intimacy
Reigniting the Spark: Small Shifts That Build Big Intimacy These days, it’s not just the usual busyness that strains relationships—many couples are also carrying the weight of extraordinary stress and uncertainty. Ongoing sociopolitical unrest, climate …
7 Powerful Strategies for High-Conflict Couples
7 Powerful Strategies for High-Conflict Couples Every couple argues. But for some, conflict becomes a constant pattern — a familiar but exhausting cycle of blame, reactivity, and disconnection. These high-conflict relationships can feel like emotional …
