Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) has seen a rise in popularity for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common benefits of this type of therapy include greater emotional awareness, better impulse control, and a greater ability to deal with unhelpful emotions.
Complex trauma refers to long-term exposure to traumatic experiences. It most often impacts children who were victims of child abuse. But, it can also occur in adults living in domestic violence situations or witnessing multiple instances of violence.
Do you feel like you’re constantly struggling to connect with your partner in your relationship? There might be alienation issues, a lack of attachment, and negative patterns that keep you from experiencing the bond a healthy couple deserves.
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.