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You may have heard of attachment theory before and if you’ve ever had a general psychology class, you may be aware of the infamous Bowlby and Ainsworth experiments. For those of us that are newer to the theory, no worries. This blog will give a basic understanding of attachment styles and how they impact our relationships.
Read MoreCan you think back to the last time that you or your partner said something to one another in passing? Did you or your partner respond? Even the slightest um-hm can help to build emotional connection and trust!
Read MoreNovember’s highlighted position of the month is the Hot Squat. A sexual experience is a wonderful time to emotionally connect with one another, but it can also be an excellent time to do something physical and exercise together! A
Read MorePicture this. You crawl into bed at the end of a long day, exhausted and looking forward to a good night’s sleep. You close your eyes, lay your head on the pillow, and …
Read MoreThere is not a person alive that addiction does not touch. You, a friend, a colleague or a family member may be struggling with alcohol and drug use, or a compulsive coping mechanism. Because ultimately, that is what addiction is: a compulsive coping mechanism or pattern of behavior linked to emotional and psychological distress.
Read MoreRecently, a lot of parents have shared with me that they feel they should be a “do as I say, because I said so” parent, also known as an authoritarian parent. This is what parents often turn to because they were raised like this, and it might feel like it is the only way to maintain authority.
Read Morenoticed a few years ago that a bit of tension stays with me on Sundays. I might be a bit shorter in my responses with my husband, feel a bit more tension in my body, or a bit of dread in my body. It’s funny that I feel this way every Sunday because I love my job. I created my job, and I’m my own boss, but even I am susceptible to Sunday Scaries.
Read MoreI recently wrote about the predictors of divorce. As negative as the topic probably felt, it was very necessary. If we don’t know what to work on, counseling wouldn’t be very effective at strengthening the relationship.
Read MoreAlthough there are a multitude of ways to cultivate connection and intimacy within a relationship, some a more easily thought of than others. For example, most people understand that increasing empathetic and supportive communication can have a positive effect on emotional intimacy.
Read More“Will my marriage last?” Wouldn’t that be a terrifying question to hear answered when you start couples therapy? However, Dr. John Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman, have spent a career answering that question. In fact, with approximately 94 percent accuracy, Dr. Gottman has found a formula to predict the stability of a relationship within 15 minutes of meeting a couple.
Read MoreOctober’s highlighted position of the month is the Sensual Sit-Up, which is a more open variation of lotus. As always, a sexual experience is a wonderful time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be an excellent time to do something physical together and get the blood pumping!
Read MoreTruth? I sometimes make decisions from a place of fear . . . perhaps more often than I care to admit to you or myself. It’s not something I recommend.
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