August 28, 2017
We all get into these patterns of disconnection. Underneath our defensive strategies, we are just feeling hurt and afraid as humans. This is universal in all human nature. These softer and deeper feelings can take two forms, either fearing abandonment,…
August 21, 2017
Choosing War or Peace: How Your Relationship May Benefit From Couples Counseling We all get stuck in negative communication patterns. If we perceive someone as attacking us, being negative or not being there for us, we get hurt and afraid….
August 18, 2017
What’s the deal about EFT and what are Hold Me Tight Workshops, and what can they do for my relationship with my partner? So you’ve been hearing more and more about EFT and want to know more about it? Emotionally Focused…
August 14, 2017
The Hold Me Tight Program: Conversations for Connection. This ARE Couples Therapy Questionnaire allows you to reflect on where you are in your relationship right now. What are your areas of strength as well as any areas for potential growth. The biggest question…
October 17, 2016
When I first meet someone and strike up a conversation about what I do, I’m often asked who reaps family therapy benefits. Well, the short answer to that question is: everyone. All families experience challenging times. When a family goes through a crisis of…
April 27, 2016
TREATMENT PLAN OVERALL GOAL: To address attachment concerns, reduce attachment insecurities, and foster the creation of a secure bond (Johnson, Creating Connections, p21) OVERALL TASKS: The creation and maintenance of a consistent positive therapeutic alliance with both partners. The accessing…
February 6, 2016
1. Take a breath and know that 16 million Americans struggle with this too- you are not alone! Deep breathing is the first step to stopping the hyperventilating. Be sure to practice deep breathing daily. It can be as simple as…
January 8, 2016
Accepting Your Anxiety Accepting that you get anxious can feel like you are surrendering to something awful. I encourage you to congratulate yourself because it’s not easy to recognize anxiety! In fact our anxiety often manifests itself in many different…