De-escalation and emotional flooding
In the previous post I wrote some guidelines and foundations to communication. Psychologist John Gottman, founder of the Gottman Institute, identifies criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling as the “four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” which will...Labels and Language: The Webster dictionary adds cisgender and genderqueer
Language and labels can be incredibly meaningful. In a lot of my work I find people often resisting labels, defending labels, finding connection in labels and finding meaning. While sometimes harmful and limiting, labels can also be connecting and liberating. They can...resource for better understanding and discussing sex, sexuality and desire
Many of the individuals and couples I work with often don’t feel comfortable or “experienced enough” in talking about what they like, don’t like, and what they can even consider when it comes to sex and desire. Here is a great resources from...Implications therapy can have on your relationships
In May 2016, the NY Times published an article called “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person.” When I read this I thought “yes!!” Essentially the article explains why in therapy we explore your original relationships with your caretakers and...850 7th Avenue
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