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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 Me Middle 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…
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…
Relationship cycle Early 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…
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…
Survival By 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….
Practicing what I Preach More 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…
Surviving or Thriving What if there was a checklist of things we could do to have our DREAM relationship? Dreaming, envisioning, aspiring, these are invitations to curiosity, hope, and…
Adolescence: From Dependence to Independence Growing up is exhausting work. As a teenager, I remember feeling like my world revolved around my social life. How I looked, what I…
A Source of Comfort Losing a spouse is an emotionally devastating experience that can leave widows feeling overwhelmed and isolated. During such a challenging time, support groups can provide…
Last week, I caught up with my college best friend, who I hadn’t spoken with in a few months. During our phone call, she was telling me about her…
Love is a remarkable and complex emotion that can take us on unexpected journeys. It has the power to transform our lives, presenting us with new opportunities for growth…