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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…
Surviving or ThrivingWhat 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 self-awareness….
Adolescence: From Dependence to IndependenceGrowing up is exhausting work. As a teenager, I remember feeling like my world revolved around my social life. How I looked, what I wore,…
A Source of ComfortLosing a spouse is an emotionally devastating experience that can leave widows feeling overwhelmed and isolated. During such a challenging time, support groups can provide an…
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…
A grandmother’s thoughts:A Leap of FaithMy daughter, Alison and her husband, Tom, just had a baby girl. She was born a month premature and is now about 10 weeks…
You never imagine that you would break up the once blissful and loving relationship. The happily ever after was in your forever. After a series of events, you find…
Nurturing Adult Parent-Child ConnectionsIn the complex tapestry of human relationships, few bonds hold as much significance as the one between parents and their adult children. This intricate dance of…
Depression significantly affects the sufferer as well as, everyone around them. This is particularly true for partners in an intimate relationship. Depression is one of the most common mental…
