What to Do When You’re Flooded in the Middle of a Fight

What to Do When You’re Flooded in the Middle of a Fight

Conflict rarely unravels all at once. More often, it happens in the moment our bodies move into overwhelm before our words can catch up.   In my last post, we explored how intense reactions often come from protective parts of us — parts that step in quickly when...
You Are Not Your Reaction: How “Parts” Work Can Transform the Way Couples Fight

You Are Not Your Reaction: How “Parts” Work Can Transform the Way Couples Fight

Most couples come to therapy wanting the same thing: to feel understood, safe, and connected — especially in moments of conflict. And yet, when emotions run high, we often find ourselves reacting in ways that don’t reflect who we truly want to be.   If you’ve...
Why Your Relationship Needs to Come First

Why Your Relationship Needs to Come First

If you’ve been following along in this four-part series, you know we’ve been exploring what makes relationships thrive — not by accident, but through intention, connection, and shared joy. In the first installment, we looked at how couples can stop “drifting” and...
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