Welcome to my Blog

Thank you for stopping by. This space is where I share research, reflections, and practical tools drawn from my experience as a marriage and family therapist.

Are you a couple looking for clarity? A professional curious about the science of relationships? Or simply someone interested in how love and resilience work? I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I can help with that.

Each post is written with one goal in mind: to help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the hidden dynamics that shape human connection.

Grab a coffee (or a notebook), explore what speaks to you, and take what’s useful back into your life and relationships. And if a post sparks a question, or makes you realize you could use more support, I’d love to hear from you.

Be Well, Stay Kind, and Godspeed.
~Daniel

P.S.

Feel free to explore the categories below to find past blog posts on the topics that matter most to you. If you’re curious about attachment, navigating conflict, or strengthening intimacy, these archives are a great way to dive deeper into the research and insights that I’ve been sharing for years.

 

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The problem with “common sense” in relationships…

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There is a considerable problem in modern couples therapy.

Despite the fact that science-based couples therapy has never been more effective, our media is infested with shameless love gurus who have no academic or clinical training whatsoever.

Beware of any advice that offers “common sense” in relationships. Here’s 7 reasons why…

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6 couples therapy techniques that significantly improve your marriage

One research project study looked at the essence of the most successful couples therapy techniques.

They wanted to identify the strategies and techniques employed by science-based couples therapists regardless of their therapeutic orientation.

These researchers boiled it all down to 6 enduring couples therapy techniques. Here they are…

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Good Moods and Gratitude…

Really good moods are like a gracious break from worry. They bring optimism, laughter, creativity, and sheer joie de vivre.

Good moods help us bear all the daily irritations of life with grace. Humans deeply groove on a good mood vibe…

Psychological research agrees. Positive emotions are associated with greater creativity, problem-solving ability, and overall success in life.

But how does gratitude help mood?

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How Gratitude Can Supercharge Your Motivation: A Simple Exercise from Japan with Lasting Effects…

Gratitude isn't just about warm feelings; it can be a powerful motivator.

A recent study shows that taking a few minutes each day to jot down things you're grateful for can significantly boost your motivation levels.

Researchers found that this simple exercise had a lasting impact, with participants reporting increased motivation even three months later.

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