“I’ve fallen back in love with you!”

A very lovely moment occurred during a couple session a few days ago. 18 sessions in to Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, a couple who came to me to address infidelity (on the husbands part – the penultimate behavior of disconnection, a disconnection that had...

Relationship Revolution

We are in need of a Relationship Revolution on the planet! This revolution starts with emotional awareness of self. Lots more to come from me on this subject. Stand by!  

How do you dance with your partner? Mandy Traut, MA, LMHC

Today I am launching a cooperative sharing of blogs with Mandy Traut, MA, LMHC. Mandy opens here by musing on the question, “How do you dance with your partner?” It’s All About Connection Mandy Traut, M.A, LMHC   Over the years, I’ve heard many...

Should Couples Stay Together After An Affair?

This question was posted recently on a Marriage & Family Therapy LinkedIn Group Page. Briefly here are my thoughts; Affairs lie on top of a broken communication code that kept the couples from communicating their true intimate selves. Experience as an EFT Couples...

Hold Me Tight Seattle

A Weekend for Couples Who Want to Strengthen and Deepen Their Relationship, Connection and Intimacy October 18–20, 2013 The Westin Hotel, Downtown Seattle Space is Limited. Details at: Hold Me Tight Seattle

When helping hurts

Many of the couples I work with bring in troubles produced by parenting style. Here is a very well written article that speaks to the potential effects of “over-parenting.” from=opinion...