June 2024

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PTSD Couples Therapy: How Healing Past Traumas Can Lead to a Healthier Relationship

If you or your partner are experiencing PTSD, you’re likely familiar with how it can ripple through every aspect of your life, including your intimate relationships.  The emotional turmoil and stress caused by PTSD can strain even the strongest relationships, making it difficult to maintain the intimacy and trust that form the foundation of a […]

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Couples Therapy Approaches: Which One is Right for You?

Building a strong and lasting relationship takes effort, and when challenges arise, it’s important to recognize when it’s time to seek therapy.  Couples therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where you and your partner can work through issues together.  But with so many types of relationship therapy available, which one should you consider?  Whether

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How our Biology Rules our Conflict and Communication Skills

Couples who seek my guidance often express a need for better communication, which is usually a euphemism for frequent disagreements. Fortunately, thanks to the groundbreaking research of neuroscientists and the Gottman Institute, we now understand how our biology and brain function influence our conflict and communication patterns. This knowledge can bring a sense of relief

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EMDR at a Glance

What is trauma? Robert Scaer, MD, says trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. “Any negative life event that occurs in relative helplessness.” As a trauma expert and clinical psychologist who has sat with people who are suffering for over 20 years, I can tell you that trauma is a real thing. Gratefully, I

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