Dr. John Gottman, one of the most experienced and esteemed marriage therapists, has studied marital interactions for decades. He has identified 4 toxic behaviors between partners. He calls these the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy often associated with healing from trauma. While it can be used to help with other mental health issues, it remains rooted in understanding and reprocessing traumatic experiences so you can move forward in your life.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) can be used for individuals, couples, or families. It’s designed to improve relationships and attachments and can help you break unhealthy patterns in those relationships — even if they began in childhood.
People are suffering and feeling anxious in body, mind and spirit. It's important to learn how to focus on healing and staying centered to help combat feelings of anxiety while overall well-being.
If you and your partner are considering couples therapy, it can be difficult to know which is the “right” one for you. You have every right to shop around, but it can help to do your research ahead of time to determine the best course of action for your needs.
Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship. That doesn’t mean you need to agree on everything, and it doesn’t mean you have to have the exact same communication style as your partner.
Trauma can be a profound and life-altering experience for individuals, but when it affects a romantic relationship, the impact can be even more complex and challenging to navigate. Emotional wounds can create barriers to intimacy, trust, and communication, often leading to significant strain on the couple's bond.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is often associated with couples. But, as the popularity of this modality continues to grow, it’s becoming clearer that it can help individuals with a variety of conditions, as well.
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is often associated with treating trauma and the lasting effects of negative thoughts and situations. However, as the success of this therapy has grown, research has shown that it can be just as effective with other mental health issues — including anxiety.
Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship. While you don’t have to have the same communication style as your partner (or other couples), choosing to actively communicate with each other regularly will vastly improve your connection.