In Part 4 of Building Bridges, Not Walls: Navigating Conflict in Relationships, we’ll explore how couples can replace detrimental communication patterns with deep, meaningful connections. Read more
In Part 3 of the “Building Bridges, Not Walls” series, the focus shifts to how vulnerability and self-awareness play a key role in improving conflict resolution in relationships. You’ll see how Linda learns the importance of managing her internal conflict before she talks with her husband. She learns to love herself and receive unconditional love from her spiritual connection. She frees herself from the prison of thinking that Larry is responsible for her happiness. Read more
Part 1 of this series explored common conflict patterns in relationships, particularly the “attack-withdraw” cycle. In this pattern, one partner confronts an issue while the other withdraws or placates to get the heat off. Vulnerability is needed to break down emotional walls and build stronger connections. In Part 2 here, you’ll discover why you get so upset during conflicts. You’ll learn strategies to re-center and connect with your Authentic Wise Self. Using Internal Family Systems, you’ll increase your ability to communicate adeptly because you’ll be more self-aware. These are the first steps in effective conflict management.
To love and be loved—it’s what most of us desire in our most meaningful relationships. If you’re experiencing conflict in your romantic relationship, I know how exhausting and frustrating it can feel, especially when those disagreements seem to repeat themselves over and over. Read more
Whether you have a good relationship and want to make it better, or your marriage is in trouble, I will help you open your hearts to a greater love than you have ever known. Reap the rewards of 40 years of psychological research on what makes masters and disasters of marriage. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
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A Virtual Communication Skills for Couples Workshop Read more
Learning how to foster a fulfilling relationship is important whether you are married or single. The information I am going to share can be applied to any relationship: marriage, dating, cohabitating, friendship, siblings, parent-child, or a work relationship. Read more
Even in the best of relationships, couples sometimes struggle with emotional connection. They want to feel close, but it seems like there’s a wedge between them. Read more
I’m reaching out to all of you who have troubled family relationships during the holidays.
Maybe family members act more like frozen icicles than warm comforting blankets. Perhaps cutting words feel like daggers that pierce your soul. Maybe your mother still treats you like a 12-year-old. That hurts all the time, but especially during the holidays. Read more
I’m writing to men here. But if you are a woman who is married, dating or engaged, you’ll probably want to read this, too. Give him a gentle nudge to read it. Read more
