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Social connection has healing effectsIn 2023, the surgeon general declared loneliness and isolation an epidemic in America. Feelings of loneliness and isolation increase our risk for physical and mental…
Category: Relationship, Group Therapy, Family, Anxiety, Depression, Grief
March 5, 2024
Guidelines for JoiningIn contemporary digital interactions, explicit guidelines often accompany our participation in listservs and social platform groups. Rules of Engagement typically advocate: for maintaining focus on the topic,…
New Year, New GoalsI am not keen on making resolutions. Not annual ones and not seasonal ones. And, my husband often says that I am one of the most…
I’m going through a breakup, and I am feeling all the things that go along with the end of a relationship. Anger. Confusion. Despair. Isolation. But on top of…
Ah, the holidays – a wonderful time filled with traditions, warm gatherings, and the joy of reconnecting with family and friends. And while the thought of spending holidays with…
During challenging relationship times, it is essential to explore ways to enhance connection and communication. Changing our mindset and approach away from fixing and helping can catalyze a move…
This Was MeMiddle school and early high school stand out in my mind as one of the most difficult times in my life. I had no idea what a challenging…
The Hero on a Pedestal?American culture tends to either place veterans on a pedestal or pathologize them. Civilians leading care efforts for veterans do not fully understand the lived…
Relationship cycleEarly in a relationship we feel all of the chemical flush of serotonin and dopamine that draws us together. When this begins to wear off, we slip into…
Friendships provide us with support, a sense of belonging, and even increased longevity. But they also require work. Friendships oftentimes take just as much emotional labor as a romantic…
SurvivalBy survival, I mean our default wiring that is always scanning the horizon for cues or signals of danger. It could be as minor as an autonomic uh-oh. Or…
Practicing what I PreachMore than any other work I’ve done, being an Imago therapist means practicing what I preach. Throughout the training/certification process and beyond, Imago clinicians are encouraged…