Dear Betrayed Spouse, My heart goes out to you. Truly I understand how utterly devastated and broken-hearted you feel. It is normal to feel like life just isn’t worth living anymore, but you must will yourself on. You can and will get through this, one day at a time. If you have children, you […]
Dear Betrayed Spouse, My heart goes out to you. Truly I understand how utterly devastated and broken-hearted you feel. It is normal to feel like life just isn’t worth living anymore, but you must will yourself on. You can and will get through this, one day at a time. If you have children, you […]
All of us can use a little refresher in our communication skills, especially when it comes to maintaining a strong romantic relationship. Harville Hendrix and Helen Kelly-Hunt, founders of Imago Therapy, created the following “Relational Competency Index (RCI)” which is a self-scoring assessment you can take to identify areas of strength and growth in your […]
All of us can use a little refresher in our communication skills, especially when it comes to maintaining a strong romantic relationship. Harville Hendrix and Helen Kelly-Hunt, founders of Imago Therapy, created the following “Relational Competency Index (RCI)” which is a self-scoring assessment you can take to identify areas of strength and growth in your […]
One of the biggest names in the psychotherapy world right now is Esther Perel. A Belgian couples and sex therapist with a multicultural background, modern style, and a private practice in New York City, Esther Perel is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and the host of the Audible original series “Where Should We […]
One of the biggest names in the psychotherapy world right now is Esther Perel. A Belgian couples and sex therapist with a multicultural background, modern style, and a private practice in New York City, Esther Perel is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and the host of the Audible original series “Where Should We […]
14 Tasks for the Betrayed Partner Express Feelings Constructively: Your feelings are valid but verbal, physical, or emotional abuse toward your partner is not. If the goal is repairing the relationship, finding a way to express what you are feeling without pushing your partner away is key. Establish Support: It’s important to know the difference […]
14 Tasks for the Betrayed Partner Express Feelings Constructively: Your feelings are valid but verbal, physical, or emotional abuse toward your partner is not. If the goal is repairing the relationship, finding a way to express what you are feeling without pushing your partner away is key. Establish Support: It’s important to know the difference […]
I have arrived at the EOP Conference 2017 in Anaheim, CA! For those interested in following what the “who’s who” of the therapy world are talking about (and me running around for the next 5 days), here is my schedule: Tuesday: 8:30AM – 9:30 AM “Stress and Health” by Robert Sapolsky 9:50AM -12:50PM “Healing from […]
I have arrived at the EOP Conference 2017 in Anaheim, CA! For those interested in following what the “who’s who” of the therapy world are talking about (and me running around for the next 5 days), here is my schedule: Tuesday: 8:30AM – 9:30 AM “Stress and Health” by Robert Sapolsky 9:50AM -12:50PM “Healing from […]
For clients who aren’t familiar with Emotion Focused Therapy, it places an emphasis on… you guessed it… emotion. However, it’s not just about identifying your emotion (ex: I feel “annoyed” when you “don’t take out the garbage”) it is also about experiencing your emotion, slowly and patiently, with your partner IN THE MOMENT to encourage […]
For clients who aren’t familiar with Emotion Focused Therapy, it places an emphasis on… you guessed it… emotion. However, it’s not just about identifying your emotion (ex: I feel “annoyed” when you “don’t take out the garbage”) it is also about experiencing your emotion, slowly and patiently, with your partner IN THE MOMENT to encourage […]
Day 1 of Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim The highlight of the day for me was the talk by Michelle Weiner Davis (author of “The Sex Starved Marriage”, “Divorce Busting”, and “Healing from Infidelity”) and her step-by-step treatment approach to dealing with infidelity in a relationship. Like myself, she argues that no two couples, and […]
Day 1 of Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim The highlight of the day for me was the talk by Michelle Weiner Davis (author of “The Sex Starved Marriage”, “Divorce Busting”, and “Healing from Infidelity”) and her step-by-step treatment approach to dealing with infidelity in a relationship. Like myself, she argues that no two couples, and […]
This week I won’t be in the office, as I will be attending the 2017 “Evolution of Psychotherapy” Conference in Anaheim, California. It didn’t take much to persuade me away to leave 9 inches of snow in Metro Detroit for 5 full days in sunny southern California but the biggest draw is seeing the biggest and […]
This week I won’t be in the office, as I will be attending the 2017 “Evolution of Psychotherapy” Conference in Anaheim, California. It didn’t take much to persuade me away to leave 9 inches of snow in Metro Detroit for 5 full days in sunny southern California but the biggest draw is seeing the biggest and […]
As a potential client, you may discover that there are tens of thousands of therapists out there practicing in the United States. While the opportunity to connect with a clinician that meets your needs has never been easier, doing a standard Google search or reading pages after pages of profiles on Psychology Today can feel overwhelming […]
As a potential client, you may discover that there are tens of thousands of therapists out there practicing in the United States. While the opportunity to connect with a clinician that meets your needs has never been easier, doing a standard Google search or reading pages after pages of profiles on Psychology Today can feel overwhelming […]
