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Characteristics of a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship

When working with couples, I ask a series of assessment-related questions that are designed to create a clinical snapshot of the relationship. For example, the first questions correspond to the…

Understanding Infidelity: A Pathway to Healing and Reconnection

Infidelity is a profound betrayal that can shatter trust and leave emotional scars. However, with the right support and understanding, couples can navigate this challenging journey toward healing and renewed…

Disclosure, Discovery, and Recovery after Infidelity

Disclosure, Discovery, and Recovery after Infidelity Recovering from infidelity can be a long and complex process, but it is possible. One of the required steps for recovery is disclosure, of…

The Impact of Cognitive Distortions in Relationships

Thinking errors are faulty patterns of thinking that are self-defeating. Thinking errors occur when the things we are thinking do not match up with reality. This is sometimes also referred…

Relationships When Friends/Family Interfere

What is helpful and supportive? Being helpful, caring, and understanding during difficult times.Asking what is needed to offer the right kind of support.Respecting needs for privacy if requested. What is…