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Insights from the Gottman Couples and Addiction Recovery training on working with addiction in couples When people think about recovery, they often think about the individual. Stopping the substance.Managing cravings.White-knuckling through hard days. And while all of that matters – here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough: Recovery is more sustainable, more supported, and […]
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Many couples feel like they’re having the same argument over and over again. One partner keeps trying to address a problem, while the other shuts down or pulls away. Over time, this can turn into a painful cycle: the more one person pushes, the more the other withdraws. Relationship researchers at the Gottman Institute identified […]
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Written by Liz Fernandes, AMFT 151527, APCC #18938 Whether it’s cancer, MS, or chronic pain, when health-related challenges enter a relationship, things change. Sometimes it’s sudden, sometimes it builds over time. Daily life starts to look different, and many couples find themselves unsure of how to stay connected through it all. The Gottman Method, a […]
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Going out of town as a parent is exciting and overwhelming. The days of breezing through the airport with just a carry on are over. Now you need what feels like a million pounds of gear in order to parent away from home. Determining what gear to bring and what to leave is way more […]
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Written by Lauren Turnbull, LMFT 86017 One of our basic human needs, and a crucial survival skill, is to be in community with each other. Having a community increases the likelihood we will receive support and resources when necessary. As humans, one significant way we create community is building meaningful relationships. These relationships increase our […]
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Written by Lauren Turnbull, LMFT 86017 Conflict is a crucial and valuable part of being in a relationship. Contrary to popular belief, conflict at its base is not something to be avoided or perceived as “bad”. It really means that you care enough about another person to let them learn about you more deeply and […]
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