Plan a Summer of Connection: Meaningful Getaways Inspired by the Eight Dates

Plan a Summer of Connection: Meaningful Getaways Inspired by the Eight Dates

  Summer has a way of getting away from us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re talking about warmer weather, and the next thing we know, school is starting again and the chaos of fall is creeping in. That’s why now is the perfect time to plan — not just for vacations...
Healing in Relationship: How EMDR Can Support Couples

Healing in Relationship: How EMDR Can Support Couples

  I’m back this week with the third and final installment of our series on EMDR. If this form of therapy is new to you, start here. Last week, we explored what EMDR looks like in a session. Today, we’re talking about what it could mean for you and your partner if...
Rebuilding Trust After an Affair? This Handy Acronym Can Help

Rebuilding Trust After an Affair? This Handy Acronym Can Help

  Recovering from an affair is one of the most challenging journeys a couple can face. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the key stages of affair recovery using The Gottman Institute’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement, Attunement, and Attachment. Each step...
Affair Recovery: Attunement — Reconnecting Emotionally After Betrayal

Affair Recovery: Attunement — Reconnecting Emotionally After Betrayal

  Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been tackling a difficult subject: affair recovery. We learned how betrayal shakes the foundation of a relationship, but healing is possible. Last week, we explored what the Gottmans say is the essential starting point for...
Affair Recovery: The Atonement Stage — Taking Responsibility and Rebuilding Trust

Affair Recovery: The Atonement Stage — Taking Responsibility and Rebuilding Trust

  In my last blog post, we dove into a tough subject: affair recovery. We learned how betrayal shakes the foundation of a relationship, but healing is possible. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what the Gottmans say is the essential starting point for...
Affair Recovery: Understanding Betrayal and the Path to Healing

Affair Recovery: Understanding Betrayal and the Path to Healing

  Infidelity is one of the most painful breaches of trust in a relationship. Whether it’s a physical affair, an emotional connection with someone outside the partnership, or even financial secrecy, betrayal shakes the foundation of what you once believed to be...