Most traditional therapy approaches couples from a neutral stance, meaning both partners are treated as equally responsible for the problems in the relationship. On the surface, this sounds fair, but what happens when one partner’s actions hold significantly more weight in the dynamic?

W.H. Auden's words, "I will love my crooked neighbour with my crooked heart,"reminds us of the beauty in embracing the messy, imperfect, and deeply human aspects of ourselves and those we love. This lesson has been personal for me . . .

If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are stuck in a never-ending dance of push and pull, you’re not alone. Many couples get caught in patterns where one partner pursues and the other withdraws. What’s driving this cycle?

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of conflict, disconnection, or misunderstanding with your partner? You’re not alone. The truth is, unresolved childhood trauma can have a profound impact on marriage. The good news?

Does this sound familiar? Has your partner ever said, “It feels like you don’t care how I feel”? In this blog post, I’ll teach you a simple, 4-step skill to repair and reconnect after conflict (aka rupture and repair).

Most people never learned how to process anger and shame in a healthy way. We didn't learn it at school, home or in our family units so it comes out in toxic ways in our relationships, culture or gets trapped in our bodies and creates chronic illness.

My biggest pet peeve is hearing people say ‘just listen to your body’. If the attachment system was disrupted and if there’s been exposure to trauma our ability to listen to our bodies cueing will be off. But here are some simple ways to reconnect with yourself.

A huge part of healing from the toxic affects of past trauma is learning how to trust yourself and trust others. If we don't have trust, we have nothing. If we don't have trustworthy people in our life it can become unstable and unpleasant.