You may have decided to get your teen into counseling because an issue has you concerned. But your teen is resistant to therapy. It doesn't matter how obvious the signs are that your teen may need therapy. Signs that counseling is…
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives."Bessel van der Kolk, MD, from The Body Keeps Score When I think about a family,…
Three relationship experts share their findings about the purpose of marriage for strength, safety and belonging. Drs. John Gottman, Sue Johnson, and Stan Tatkin have studied how relationships impact each partner's sense of wellbeing. They identified traits of healthy relationships and…
Holding space is about being present and emotionally available. Noticing your emotions makes them more manageable. Tuning into emotions is vital to connecting with others who are important to you. Holding space is essential to wellbeing and relationships. It's like giving…
If you want any relationship to feel better, you need to know about bids for connection. A bid for connection is anything a person does to spark a positive feeling with another. It might be obvious – like a hug, a…
Sometimes when the world bombards us with difficult news, we may wonder how we'll ever cope. How can we help each other when everyone around us may be stressed out too? By learning what others are going through, we may find…