I thought that I’d do something a bit different this week. I am posting an interview of Dr. Sue Johnson that was published some years ago. Please enjoy! Has Sue Johnson done the impossible? The Ottawa psychologist claims not only to have unlocked the mystery of love, but she says she can fix your marriage […]
Uh-oh, here we go again! Interrupting the Negative Cycle.
When couples are learning to recognize the pattern of behavior and emotions that catch them in a cycle of arguments it is often frustrating that the arguments don’t stop immediately. Using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy I work with couples to help them to understand this driving force and to develop the skills to notice the […]
Making New Year’s Resolutions?
Guidelines for setting intentions for a strong and healthy relationship. As 2023 begins many of us will take the time to make New Year’s Resolutions. These resolutions often involve losing those extra pounds that we gained over the holidays, getting out of debt, or getting into a relationship (or strengthening the one we are in). […]
Write an Emotional Biography of Your Relationship
People are complex, a combination of emotions, beliefs, points of view, family, and cultural backgrounds. When we join with another to form a relationship, we bring all that complexity together. No wonder being in a relationship can be a tricky business. While emotions are the very foundation of our relationships they are very often overlooked […]
Who’s Easier to Train: Your Dog or Your Partner?
I recently got a feisty, “I’m in charge” kind of pup, and boy has Cleo been a challenge to train! In the process of working with a wonderful dog trainer she recommended a book by Dr. Patricia McConnell, The Other End of the Leash. While reading this book I noticed some surprising similarities between what […]