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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Emotional Eating

Breaking research explains why we don’t always eat because we are hungry and we have certain physical needs….

Whenever humans get stressed or feel some threat, it can also trigger our eating motivation.

We think a very specific molecule is the culprit….

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Is it time for the return of Marital Group Therapy?

Once upon a time… back in the 60’s and 70’s… we loved Marital Group Therapy… Is it time to revisit and expand this approach?

If the notion of a new model of Marital Group Therapy finds any traction, we’ll have to learn new clinical skills and best practices to create a safe and confidential space where more than one couple will feel comfortable sharing their experiences…

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