Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be profoundly disorienting. Beyond the appointments, treatment plans, and practical decisions, many people find themselves navigating grief, fear, uncertainty, and shifts in how they understand themselves and their relationships. A diagnosis can alter someone’s sense of safety, independence, identity, or future in an instant. Even diagnoses that are manageable […]

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 […]

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 […]