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.

 

Therapy from Japan… Naikan Therapy and Morita Therapy

Naikan therapy and Morita therapy are two distinct Japanese therapeutic approaches that offer unique perspectives on self-reflection, mindfulness, and personal growth.

Let’s discuss the principles and methodologies of Naikan therapy, and Morita therapy, and compare and contrast them with Western therapeutic approaches.

We’ll also visit some essential thought leaders along the way…

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Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

EFT has emerged as a potent force in the realm of mental health treatment, particularly for individuals seeking profound emotional healing.

Let’s briefly discuss the core ideas of Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, exploring its core principles, methodologies, and transformative power for individuals navigating emotional distress.

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Enmeshment vs. Codependency

Enmeshment vs. Codependency in Relationships…

Two terms that sometimes come up in couples therapy sessions are "Enmeshment" and "Codependency."

While they may seem similar at first glance, these concepts carry distinct implications for the health of humans and their families…

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Healing Fearful Avoidant Attachment…

Fearful-avoidant attachment is a complex and painful psychological pattern that affects how some humans form and maintain relationships.

Let’s discuss the nature of fearful-avoidant attachment, its origins, characteristics, and, most importantly, strategies for possibly healing or mitigating its challenges.

Let’s jump in…

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Self-compassion… German researchers say couples therapists should teach it… Really?

A study finds that embracing self-compassion in romantic relationships increases couples' happiness.

The research reveals that men, in particular, experience greater relationship satisfaction when their partners exhibit self-compassion…

Does the quality of self-compassion enhance individual well-being and positively impact our partner’s happiness?

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