trust

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.

How to Heal from Past Relationships

Stacy Hubbard

What role did the Four Horsemen, relationship phases, flooding, and perpetual problems play in your past relationships?

What to Do After an Affair (part 1)

Brandon Leuangpaseuth

After coming clean about an affair, Brandon and his partner learn how to rebuild their relationship.

Reviving Trust After an Affair (part 2)

Brandon Leuangpaseuth

Employing Gottman's Trust Revival Method in the aftermath of an affair.

Betrayal Trauma in Addiction

Anna Aslanian

Betrayal trauma hits the foundation of the person and the relationship—trust.

John Gottman and Brené Brown on 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.

What to Do if You Don’t Trust Each Other

Terry Gaspard

A therapist shares seven ways to build trust in your relationship.

Before You Get Married, Watch This

Michael Fulwiler

Prince EA, a filmmaker, activist, and public speaker, created a beautiful video based on some of our core principles.

Turn Toward Your Child to Nurture Intimacy

The Gottman Institute

Intimacy is the glue that holds families together. It's what connects us over the years and across the miles.

Emotional Intelligence Is Key to Successful Leadership

Chris Dollard

If leaders fail in driving emotions in the right direction, nothing they do will work as well as it could or should.

What Pride Means to the Gay Couples Institute

Chris Dollard

The Gay Couples Institute saw the need for specialized care for LGBTQ couples, and we provide support to their tribe members.

Relationships 101: What They Don’t Teach You in School

Chris Dollard

Knowing the scientific facts of how relationships work is a vital life skill to have that will serve you well.

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