Texas Floods: Grieving from the ‘Outer Ripples’ of Natural Disaster
The pain of any loss is profound, but an unexpected or sudden loss, like that experienced in the Texas floods, can be unimaginably devastating. Words often fall short in capturing the heartbreak felt by affected families. As the impact of this disaster permeates our communities, crucial questions arise: How do we cope with grief after natural disasters? And how do we process secondary trauma when we're on the "outer ripples" of a tragedy?
How to Apologize and Truly Heal After an Argument
Apologies aren't just about saying "I'm sorry" but fostering a healing, emotional connection with your partner. In fact, apologies, when done right, can be a powerful bridge to deeper connection and lasting relationship healing. So, how do we effectively apologize and truly heal after a relationship conflict?
What Is Emotional Infidelity?
When we think about infidelity, we often imagine physical or sexual betrayal. Emotional infidelity, although it might not involve physical touch, can be just as painful, and can shake the very core of the relationship.
Anxious Attachment Styles in Relationships
Seeking answers for coping with your anxious attachment style, or for supporting your partner displaying an anxious attachment style? Read more to take the next step towards understanding and building a stronger foundation for secure relationships.
What are Signs of a Codependent Relationship?
Ineffective dependency can be damaging for everyone involved, yet the patterns can be subtle and difficult to recognize at first. It can manifest in various relationships—romantic, professional, family, or friendships—making it essential to identify its signs to cultivate healthy relationships.
Beyond the Same Old Fight: A Case Study of the 3-Day Couples Intensive
We're sharing the powerful, de-identified story of a recent couple. They came to our 3-Day Couples Intensive feeling hopeless and on the brink of separation, but through this focused work, they found their way back to profound connection and hope. This is their journey.
Divine Mercy and Christian Couples Counseling
How many of us, within our own relationships, are like the disciples - hidden and locked in rooms of despair or turmoil? Perhaps even too fearful to unlock our door and let someone in? In that moment, Jesus shows us exactly what is needed to begin moving beyond the walls of the upper room.
What Is Emotional Regulation?
Emotional regulation isn’t about being calm all the time. Emotional regulation is a skill—and like any skill, it can be learned and strengthened over time! Read more to discover strategies that help respond to big emotions in ways that are healthy and constructive.
What Does Grief Feel Like?
Grief is a profoundly personal journey. There’s no guidebook for grief, no “right” way to navigate it, and no fixed timeline. However, many people share common emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral experiences of what grief can feel like.
(AI Series Part 3) Your Therapist + AI: A Power-Up for Your Healing Journey? Decoding the Tech in Therapy
So, you’re settled into therapy, maybe you're exploring the intricacies of your relationships with EFT, and then your therapist mentions integrating AI. Before you envision robots taking over the therapy couch, let's unpack why this integration might be a surprisingly good thing.
(AI Series Part 2) AI Between Sessions: Your Mental Health Sidekick? Extending Therapy's Reach Beyond the Hour
You've got your therapy sessions, maybe you're diving deep into EFT, and you're making progress. But what about all the time between sessions? How do you keep that momentum going?
(AI Series Part 1) AI Therapy: Cool Tech, But Does It Really Connect?
So, you've probably heard about AI therapy. It's somewhat like robots that listen to your problems. Sounds interesting, right? But is it helpful? Let's talk about it.
How to Engage in Healthy Conflict with Your Partner
Learning healthy conflict resolution isn't about avoiding disagreements; it's about transforming them into opportunities for growth and connection. Read more to discover practical tips on how to turn conflict into connection with your partner!
What to Expect from Grief Counseling
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and no two individuals process loss in the same way. Grief therapy is tailored to your unique grief journey, offering support, guidance, and space to process emotions at your own pace.
Decoding Relationship Conflict: How EFT Can Help
Our brains are wired to perceive key moments in our relationships as crucial for survival, coding them as ‘life or death’ or ‘safety versus danger.’ When our brains register danger, we can become trapped in predictable, negative patterns in relationships. Understanding these patterns is the first step towards building stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
Heart to Heart: Finding Connection in Our Hardest Moments (and Maybe, a Little Divine Inspiration)
Crave deeper connection? Discover the science & spirituality of finding true synchrony with your partner, even in tough times. Practical tips inside!
PTSD in Pregnancy and Birth
When envisioning the birth of a child, most people imagine an arrival so simple, so quick, and relatively painless just like something you might see in a tv show or the movies. But what happens when pregnancy and birth are nothing like what we see on the screen?
Understanding Attachment Styles: How Early Bonds Shape Our Relationships
From infancy, the bonds we develop with our parents or primary caregivers create a blueprint for how we engage in romantic, platonic, and professional relationships later in life. These attachment styles form based on the consistency, responsiveness, and emotional availability of our caregivers.
What to Do When You're Angry with God
We can often be afraid to express anger to God, but the danger is that the emotion remains stuck inside us, and then we are alone with these difficult emotions, leading to more distress. This dilemma begs the question, what do you do when you’re angry with God?
How to Stop Political Arguments From Ruining Your Marriage: An EFT Guide
Politics. It's the topic that can ignite passion, spark debate, and, unfortunately, sometimes tear relationships apart. Are political arguments straining your marriage? Learn how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can help you resolve conflict, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship.
