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Therapy Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed Of

Jessica Grace

Admitting you need help is not always easy, but everyone needs help sometimes, and reaching out for help is a courageous and strong act.

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dating anxiety

Dating Anxiety: How to Move Forward

Anna Aslanian

Have you experienced dating anxiety? You're not alone.

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How to Heal from Past Relationships

Am I Too Traumatized to be in a Relationship?

Anna Aslanian

Dating when you have trauma can be challenging, but not impossible.

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Shared Trauma and Healing

Couples and Shared Trauma: Healing Together

Leo Flowers

The trauma is not the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a new one.

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“Small ‘T’ trauma” and Its Effect on Dating

Anna Aslanian

Want a fulfilling relationship? It all begins with knowing and healing the real you.

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When Trauma Blocking Gets in the Way

The Gottman Institute

Examining efforts to block out and overwhelm residual painful feelings resulting from trauma.

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The Attunement Bridge: Healing From an Affair

Jenny TeGrotenhuis

Many factors contribute to recovery from a relational rupture.

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Neutrality is Invalidation

Jenny TeGrotenhuis

Invalidation is a form of relational trauma which, over time, harms the brain and nervous system, and also results in the disintegration of any healthy bonds of connection, and dissolution of trust in others. Healing requires the slow, ongoing work of diligent growth in character, self-awareness, and love.

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Under Stress, We All Regress

Jenny TeGrotenhuis

A story of how compassion helped a family find relief when stressful conditions activated trauma triggers and coping mechanisms.

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Coping with Uncertainty During COVID-19: An International Gottman Trainer Shares Their Perspective

The Gottman Institute

Ambiguity related to the ongoing virus pandemic leads to complicated feelings and overwhelm.

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Top 10 Gottman Relationship Blog Posts of 2019

Carla Sparks

In 2019, we took a look at the things that challenge relationships, and ways to ultimately make the relationships we choose stronger.

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Outlawed Grief

Jonathan Trotter

Allow grief, in your own heart and in the hearts of others. Don’t send it underground.

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