How to Use the Gottman Method for Stress-Reducing Conversations
In this fast-paced world, stress and tension have become an inevitable part of our lives. However, finding ways to effectively manage and reduce stress is crucial for our overall well-being and relationship harmony. One effective approach that many therapists swear by is the Gottman Method. Developed by renowned psychologists Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman, this method focuses on enhancing communication, understanding, and empathy in relationships. In this blog, we will explore how to use the Gottman Method for stress-reducing conversations.
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Four Ways to Ask Your Partner To Go To Therapy
Asking your partner to go to therapy can be a sensitive topic that requires finesse, understanding, and compassion. It's important to approach the conversation with empathy and a willingness to engage in open communication. Here are four ways you can broach the subject with your partner…
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Got Anxiety? Here is one thing you can try
Jeffrey Schwartz created a 4 step program to help his patients manage OCD. However, this steps can help anyone navigate any type of anxious thinking. His 4 steps can help you to become more aware of what you are feeling and how you are reacting and also provide an opportunity to take a pause and come back before reacting. The ultimate goal is to put space between the stimulus, the feeling, and the actions you take. Doing this helps disrupt anxiety loops.
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Making Your Space Work for You
Have you ever felt dysregulated and unmotivated and found yourself feeling completely different after cleaning up and refreshing your bedroom or washing the dishes? Not only are we able to feel better by accomplishing a small (or large) task, but we also are curating a healthy environment that feels better for both our bodies and our minds.
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Which Relationship Phase Are You In?
Did you know our relationships go through some predictable phases? And each phase asks something of us in order to move forward to the next phase?
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The Biggest Relationship Problems Couples Therapists See Over and Over Again
Disagreements and other tense moments are normal in healthy relationships. Rough patches, too, are par for the course, especially if you’ve been together for a long time. But what kinds of issues warrant a visit to a couples therapist?
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The Gottman Method: Strengthening Your Relationships through Bids for Connection
Bids refer to the small, often subtle, attempts we make to connect with our partners on a daily basis. These could be in the form of gestures, questions, comments, or even non-verbal cues. Bids can be as simple as sharing a funny story, asking for help with a task, or seeking emotional support during a difficult moment. According to the Gottmans, how couples respond to these bids significantly impacts the quality and longevity of their relationships.
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14 Red Flags in a Relationship You Definitely Shouldn’t Ignore
No matter how stable, healthy, or passionate your romance is, you’re bound to encounter annoying (fine, maddening) moments and pet peeves. But the signs of trouble we’re referring to go beyond those little things that irk you. We’re talking about behaviors that give (or should give) you serious pause and can sometimes indicate a larger pattern.
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Why Proactive Couples Therapy is Good for Your Relationship
Most couples wait an average of six years before seeking professional help for marital issues. That is six years of hurt and resentment! While couples therapy can help, the best intervention is prevention. Just like brushing your teeth can prevent tooth decay, proactive couples therapy can help build healthy relationship skills to overcome potential future issues.
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The Power of Radical Acceptance
Accepting the facts of the situation and your natural reactions will allow you the space to think of how you want to move forward with the situation in a way that serves to empower you rather than paralyze you.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Finding Balance and Embracing Change
Developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s, DBT was initially designed to treat individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder. However, over time, its effectiveness has been recognized in addressing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship challenges. DBT is firmly grounded in mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive-behavioral therapy principles.
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PACT Couples Therapy: Your Pathway to Stronger Connections
Relationships play a pivotal role in our lives, shaping our happiness, emotional well-being, and overall satisfaction. However, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can sometimes prove challenging, as patterns of communication, conflict, and unresolved issues can create barriers between partners. This is where PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) comes into play, offering a fresh perspective and empowering couples to transform their relationships. In today's blog post, we will explore the incredible benefits and unique approach of PACT couples therapy.
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’Tis the Season (of Family Stress during the Holidays)
Whether you are spending the holiday season managing conflicts or dealing with the grief, loneliness, or mix of any other emotions from spending the holiday season without your family, this stretch of time can be emotionally challenging to navigate.
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Coping with Loneliness
What we know about loneliness can sound fairly negative - but, it can also be hopeful. This information can give us major hints for how to cope when loneliness does arise.
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The Power of Emotionally Focused Therapy: Transforming Relationships
As human beings, our emotional well-being often depends heavily on the quality of our relationships. Whether it's our significant other, family members, or close friends, the way we connect with others can have a profound impact on our overall happiness and life satisfaction. That's where Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) comes into play – a powerful therapeutic approach that aims to transform relationships by tapping into our deepest emotions.
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7 Phone Habits That Could Secretly Be Signs Of Anxiety
Your cellphone can tell you a lot — the weather, your plans for the weekend, the latest news. Therapists say it can also clue you into how you’re feeling. Specifically, certain phone habits could signify anxiety.
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The Power Of Discernment Therapy
Life is full of choices. Some decisions we make have little consequence, but others shape the course of our lives in significant ways. Deciding whether or not to end a relationship is one of those decisions. That's where discernment therapy comes in.
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When seeking closure is really about anxiety
Breakups are emotionally draining, leaving us with a myriad of unanswered questions, unresolved emotions, and lingering doubts. It's this uncertainty that fuels anxiety and ignites the need for closure. Anxiety thrives on uncertainty, demanding answers to questions like, "What went wrong?" or "Why did this happen?" Seeking closure becomes a way to alleviate anxiety and gain a sense of control over the situation, allowing for emotional healing to begin.
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