
Allowing All the Feels
As human beings, we do not enjoy discomfort. When a difficult emotion surfaces, many of us instinctually, but unknowingly, work very hard to avoid experiencing those unpleasant feelings. This can look like turning to TV, social

Changing Our Thoughts
We make choices all the time and our thoughts guide our choices and our attitudes, perhaps even more than we realize. These thoughts and beliefs affect our emotions and also our actions. There is good reason

“A.R.E. You There for Me?”
When couples have ongoing and repeated conflict that is not repaired, they can get stuck in a pursue/distance pattern. Over time, they can feel increasingly stuck and hopeless. The pursuing partner will often bring up their

Leaves on a Stream
Our fears, worries, and anxiety can often have such a loud voice that it covers the joyful thoughts inside our head. It can be so easy to get caught up in our worries and let them