
Holding Developmental Tension
Leading the way when couples are lost in their own issues How often do you encounter couples who are so deeply entangled with each other that they
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Leading the way when couples are lost in their own issues How often do you encounter couples who are so deeply entangled with each other that they
It’s a great privilege to choose your suffering in this life. 36,000’ of elevation change. 100 miles. 100 degrees. 6 hours of mild heat stroke. 20 miles
By Chelsea Wakefield, PhD, LCSW Chelsea Wakefield is an Associate Professor and Director of the Couples Center at the Psychiatric Research Institute of the University of Arkansas
Over the past two months, we’ve examined some key principles behind trauma-informed care for couples. Now it’s time to take a closer look at what these concepts
As explained in last month’s article, hidden trauma can be a serious obstacle in your efforts to help partners build stronger, more trusting relationships. We touched on
It’s been said that the past is never really dead. All our prior experiences have the power to shape our thoughts and perceptions – which in turn
Our daughter Molly has taken up endurance horseback riding. Two years ago, she rode 600 miles across Mongolia in 9 days. Now she is training for the
Over the years, I’ve talked with many therapists who told me they feel exhausted after seeing certain couples. They describe the sensation of dragging partners along a
In my last post, I shared 4 key insights that can help you lay the groundwork for counseling couples who shy away from conflict. In looking at
You’ve seen the pattern before. A couple comes to you, seeking help with tension that they just can’t understand or resolve. As you’re working to build openness
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