by Karen Woodson, LCSW “What does a healthy romantic relationship look like?” is a question many clients ask. Many have experienced a sense of safety and
As my friends and family have become more aware of what I’m doing in couples therapy, they’ve asked more questions about what actually happens in sex
by Karen Woodson, LCSW “I know you are stressed and overwhelmed, but I miss feeling close like we used to.” I have heard a similar version
By Andrea Andrews, LPC All relationships involve moments of misattunement, but in neurodivergent partnerships, those moments can feel especially disorienting. We can feel confused, hurt, unwanted,
After following the research on phones and mental health (see @jonathanhaidt and @therealparent), we made a bold decision: the kids would not bring their phone on
Tomorrow is the day a little cupid flies around telling us to express passionate love to a mate. Each year at this time I think about
In today’s world, it’s easy to feel weighed down by news of wars, the economy, and politics, among the inevitable personal challenges we face in relationships,
Meaningful Sexual Connection Emily Nagoski has become a sex education superstar. Her second book, Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections, came
I’ve been thinking a lot about the holidays – specifically conflict during the holidays. My clients are already talking about disagreements regarding where to be when
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach and model of psychotherapy often described as consisting of various “parts.” The central idea behind IFS is that