The Architecture of Forgiveness: Seeking Support for Marital Transgressions
Marriage is essentially the collision of two deeply imperfect people. Over the course of a lifetime together, mistakes are inevitable. However, the injuries sustained in a marriage exist on a vast spectrum—ranging from the mild annoyance of socks left on the floor to the devastating trauma of infidelity or abuse. Forgiveness is rarely a simple […]
Reactivity and Cultivating Empathy in Couples Therapy
In the heat of an argument with your partner, it takes only seconds to go from a minor disagreement to feeling completely overwhelmed. When emotional reactivity takes the wheel, logic and empathy take a backseat. Seeking mental health support to address reactivity is a powerful, proactive way to break the cycle of defensiveness and rebuild […]