Robert A. Neimeyer is a prominent figure in grief therapy, known for his innovative ideas and approaches to helping individuals cope with loss…

Here are His Essential Grief Therapy Goals for Managing Grief and Loss…

What are the best couples therapy books?

Many authors have attempted to provide guidance, strategies, and insights into effective couple therapy and better relationships.

Most of these books are derivative, repetitive, and utterly lacking in original thought.

On the other hand, some books have had enormous social and cultural impact. Here they are…

Differentiation and attachment are critical concepts in couples therapy, each offering a distinct perspective on how relationships function and evolve.

Let's delve into each idea and its implications in the context of couples therapy, drawing on insights from prominent theorists like John Gottman, Ellyn Bader, and Sue Johnson.

Kitchen sinking refers to the tendency for individuals to bring up past grievances or unrelated issues during a conflict or disagreement, effectively diverting the conversation away from the original topic at hand.

Picture a sink filling up with dirty dishes—each dish representing a past issue or grievance—as the water level rises, the conversation becomes cluttered and muddled, making resolution increasingly elusive…

The term Hot Wife Couple typically refers to a sexual fantasy or lifestyle choice wherein a woman in a committed relationship, often married, is sexually desired and pursued by men outside of her primary relationship, with the knowledge and sometimes the encouragement of her partner.

In couples therapy after infidelity, therapists often draw from various theoretical approaches to address the complex dynamics and emotions involved….

So… what should you expect in couples therapy after an infidelity?

Two prominent models of Couples Therapy have garnered significant attention and acclaim: the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

As a couples therapist with advanced training in both models, understanding the similarities and differences between these two approaches can provide valuable guidance in tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each couple.

… and it may also help you better choose your couples therapist…

High infidelity typically refers to a pattern or prevalence of extramarital or extra-partnership affairs within a relationship, marriage, or otherwise sorta committed, sorta monogamous relationship.

What passes for acceptable and unacceptable infidelity for some couples in certain American subcultures is sometimes quirky, and may require an open and curious stance on the part of the couples therapist...

This blog post will delve deep into what to expect in couples therapy, drawing insights from prominent models such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy.

By understanding these approaches, you can better prepare for your transformative process.

Weaponized kindness refers to the strategic and deliberate use of acts of kindness or generosity to achieve certain goals or outcomes, often in situations where one might not expect such tactics to be employed.

It typically involves using benevolent gestures or behaviors to persuade, manipulate, or influence.

American-Hispanic marriages, characterized by the fusion of American and Hispanic cultures, often face challenges in navigating cultural differences, which can manifest in various ways, including passive aggression.

Twice-exceptional adults refer to individuals who possess both outstanding intellectual abilities, often in the form of giftedness, and one or more disabilities or challenges, such as ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder.

Research on this population has gained momentum recently, shedding light on their unique strengths, challenges, and needs.