What attachment theory shows us is how each of us has a different way of engaging in relationships, and that this attachment style is based on how our relationship with our primary caregivers went. Understanding your attachment style will help you navigate relationships effectively and can help you understand why you act a particular way in close relationships.
Read MoreTaking an honest look at the negative consequences of your alcohol use will help you be able to more fully assess your relationship with alcohol. Here are some common signs that might point to problematic drinking.
Read MoreTrauma affects not only psychological health, but also has deep impacts on your nervous system and brain functioning. There are physical impacts in the brain, nervous system and body of a trauma survivor. Some psychology researchers like Bessel van der Kolk assert that traumatic events are stored in the physical body and have a fundamentally somatic component to them.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how your family history might be affecting your mental and emotional wellbeing? Intergenerational trauma has a model that might help explain how your family history might be affecting you today.
Read MoreOne common myth surrounding marijuana is that because it is “natural” that means there is no risk of marijuana addiction. The reality is much different than this popular assumption. Many people struggle with cannabis addiction, and it is definitely possible to become psychologically or physiologically addicted to marijuana.
Read MoreLearning how to navigate arguments in a healthy way that fosters connection will help your relationship get through difficult spots and keep you and your partner on track.
Read MoreYour beliefs about yourself, how you talk to yourself, and the actions and thought patterns throughout your life will build up or break down your self compassion muscle. Here are some ways I have found that help you start to build a sense of love and compassion for yourself.
Read MoreIf you are in a relationship and you don’t feel loved, or you don’t know how to show love to your partner, it’s possible that you two are just speaking different love languages. Understanding your love language and your partner’s can help you two effectively relate to each other in a way that fosters connection and intimacy.
If you set your goals according to this template, they are more likely to be effective motivators and you are more likely to be able to make the progress you are hoping to make.
Read MoreHere are some common stages that partners go through following an affair or infidelity, and how they can be navigated with grace to help the relationship continue to flourish and grow.
If you have struggled with your drug or alcohol use, maybe you have heard of or tried many different approaches to help you quit or moderate your use. Here are the four factors I have seen to be most helpful in a successful recovery.
Read MoreIf you have suffered from trauma, the idea of addressing it can feel completely overwhelming. However, healing is possible, and there are several common steps in trauma healing which often follow a similar pattern.
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