Deep Pain Cannot Be Solved. It Can Only Be Witnessed.
Deep Pain Cannot Be Solved. It Can Only Be Witnessed. We live in a culture that is deeply uncomfortable with suffering. We are taught that every problem has a solution, every feeling has a coping …
Relationship Work: The Hidden Burden of Understanding
The Relationship Work No One Talks About A therapist’s reflection on hermeneutic labor, emotional exhaustion, and the hidden burden of understanding. There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not come from work, parenting, …
In a Christian Marriage, Who’s in Charge?
In a Christian Marriage, Who’s in Charge? In the past, the issue of a power differential between men and women has been difficult to discuss objectively because it has been so highly politicized. Some believe …
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 …
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 …
Sensate Focus: How To Restart Intimacy
There are many reasons couples can stop connecting sexually. These can include a fear of rejection, a high degree of conflict, past hurts, avoidance, and exhaustion. Sometimes it’s not that easy to just flip a …
