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Are You Moving Forward, or Moving Away From Yourself?

In my work, I have become increasingly curious about the difference between movement and avoidance. On the surface, they can look remarkably similar. Both involve...

The More You Communicate, the Less You Will Have To

A colleague of mine, couples counselor Colette Fehr, recently said something during a keynote that immediately stayed with me: “The more you communicate, the less...

Many Couples Unconsciously Hire the Therapist to Regulate the Room

In my experience, I believe many couples unconsciously hire the therapist to regulate the room instead of learning to regulate themselves. I do not mean...

It’s Easier to Act Your Way Into New Thinking Than Think Your Way Into New Acting

As you may know by now, I love a good quote. Like this one, “It’s easier to act your way into new ways of thinking...

The Hidden Space Where Conflict Lives

There is a concept I talk about often with clients that tends to resonate quickly once people can visualize it. I usually draw two horizontal...

Are We Incompatible or Overwhelmed?

I recently came across a line that stayed with me: “Modern couples struggle more with capacity than compatibility.” The more I thought about it, the...

Why So Many Couples Think Something Is Wrong When Their Relationship Changes

Lately, I find myself normalizing often with couples that relationships are not static. They change over time. The feelings shift. The dynamics evolve. The experience...

Zoom Lens vs. Wide Lens: A Shift That Changes Everything

Why perspective might be the most important shift you can make There is something I say often to clients, especially when they feel overwhelmed or...

When You’re Arguing But Actually Agreeing

There is a phrase I use in sessions that often gets a pause and a head nod from both partners. I call it violent agreement....
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