Emotional inflammation, though not a term that has been extensively researched in scientific literature, is a concept that draws from both psychological and physiological domains.

It is often used metaphorically to describe a state of heightened emotional arousal or reactivity, akin to the body's inflammatory response to physical injury or illness…

Brad Wilcox, a sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, has contributed significantly to the discourse on marriage in contemporary society…

So why is he controversial?

As much as we'd like to believe our personal and professional lives exist in separate universes, they're more intertwined than a plate of spaghetti.

When work is smooth sailing but home life resembles a shipwreck, or vice versa, things can get pretty dicey…

Neurodivergence refers to conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others.

Historically, diagnostic criteria and societal awareness have primarily focused on neurodivergence in children, leaving many undiagnosed until adulthood, particularly women.

Gifted, neurodivergent women suffer greatly as they engage in High Masking and Social Camoflouge…

Despite growing recognition of masking behaviors, particularly among females, the research literature remains relatively sparse.

We need to do better.

Regret after a divorce, especially one that involves infidelity, is a complex emotion that numerous factors can influence.

Research indicates that certain parental behaviors and communication styles can contribute to the likelihood of estrangement.

For example, authoritarian or controlling parenting styles characterized by rigid rules and lack of emotional validation may strain parent-child relationships and increase the risk of estrangement

Is parent-child estrangement always the parents' fault?

I’ll stick my toe into this histrionic hot tub by examining perspectives from estrangement thought leaders and synthesizing findings from social science research…

Filial responsibility refers to the legal and ethical obligation of adult children to provide financial and emotional support to their aging or incapacitated parents.

This responsibility can vary significantly depending on cultural norms, legal statutes, and individual family dynamics.

Why is this becoming a thing?

Therapists have assumed that research in relationship dynamics, attachment theory, and differentiation will provide sufficient insight into how couples navigate time spent apart within their relationships.

But sometimes we have to wait…

Apparently, researchers haven’t adequately addressed this question…

Dr. John Gottman, a psychologist renowned for his work on marital stability and relationship dynamics, has modified his research-based couples therapy model to accommodate the unique needs of neurodivergent couples….

Ketamine-assisted therapy, including its application in couples therapy, involves the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, in conjunction with psychotherapy to facilitate emotional processing, insight, and healing.

Here's an overview of the essentials behind ketamine-assisted couples therapy: