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Flooding and Conflict Avoidance

Kari Rusnak

A good relationship includes having fights.

Choose Love Over Fear

Beth Wylie

Being open and vulnerable creates the foundation for a healthy relationship.

Running Headlong Into Heartbreak

Kerry Lusignan

The Gottmans and Brené Brown give us a map—a macro perspective of the wilderness of our hearts, and the wildness of love.

The Fear of Commitment

Beth Wylie

How to Overcome Fear of Intimacy in Relationships

Terry Gaspard

Say Yes To Play: The key to helping your child thrive

Alexander Elguren

Preferred by two-thirds of toddlers, this underappreciated play style may be key to their thriving. Research underscores its value and its role in your child's future.

Deepening Connections

Janet Bayramyan

Integrating Internal Family Systems and Gottman Principles for Healthier Relationships

The Two Gottman Ideas You Should Be Talking About

The Gottman Institute

Dan Wile, developer of Collaborative Couple Therapy, shares his two favorite Gottman ideas.

Requests Vs. Boundaries Vs. Ultimatums: The Ultimate Guide

Hailey Magee

By making a request, we give the other party the opportunity to meet us in our needs.

The Person Beside You: How Intimate Relationships Shape Our Lives

Marc Schulz

Life becomes more complex as we age, but the benefits that come from having secure connections continue through every phase of life.

Lessons We Have Learned After Bringing Baby Home

The Gottman Institute

The key to maintaining a close, happy, healthy relationship after bringing baby home is to maintain open communication.

Self-Care for Therapists: Avoiding Holiday Burnout

Kari Rusnak

These self-care tips can help therapists avoid burnout and thrive during the holiday season.

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