In my last blog post, I introduced you to Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD, one of my dear friends and a fellow therapist who happens to be an expert on the subject of fathering — particularly, father-daughter relationships. I shared some excerpts of a recent...
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about dads and fatherhood — and the immensely important role fathers have in our families and our world. Eric is a first-rate dad. And we have three amazing sons who are all now dads, too. I’m fortunate to bear witness...
This past week, one of today’s greatest relationship theorists and researchers, psychologist Dr. Sue Johnson, passed away after a three-year journey with cancer. Sue Johnson, who pioneered Emotionally Focused Therapy, has greatly influenced my work with couples — and...
In this guest post from Oregon Counselor Associate and Core Values Counseling team member, Josie Self, we explore what the Gottmans have to say about tending to your relationship once your little bundle arrives. A baby changes everything In our last...
In this guest post from Oregon Counselor Associate and Core Values Counseling team member, Josie Self, we explore what the Gottmans have to say about tending to your relationship once your little bundle arrives. A baby changes everything Bringing a baby home is one of...
According to research from Drs. John and Julie Gottman, there are three phases a couple must work through in order to repair a major breach of trust: atone, attune, and attach. If you’ve been following along with my last few blog posts, you’ll know we’ve discussed...
