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Understanding Relationships and Patterns
Insights on relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, affair recovery, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples.
Why You’re Listening All Wrong in Your Marriage
Early in a relationship/marriage we listen with an intention to hear. We hang on every word and breath. We ask gentle questions that are meant to improve connection. If the relationship continues, we feel accepted. Eventually though, we stop hearing and revert to listening.
5 Steps to a Joyous Thanksgiving Day
I love the idea of giving thanks, of having gratitude. The thought that everyone around me is also in a space of gratitude warms my soul and makes me happy. It’s like we are of like minds, for a few hours.
4th of July Fireworks – No Party for Veterans with PTSD
For Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the 4th of July celebration fireworks can trigger the emotional and physical responses commonly seen in PTSD.