Archive for September 2023
What To Do When You’re Touched Out
Dr. Darcy, I’m a mom who works from home with two small children who are 5 and 9. I know being a mom is exhausting but lately my kids have been so clingy when they get home from school and especially when they’re sick, their need for physical comfort is so much that by the…
Read MoreThe New Safe Word
Every secure relationship is prone to disagreements because the people in the relationship have unique histories, wounds, opinions, thoughts, and world views. Disagreements are not fights. Fights happen when people lack relationship skills or the self-discipline to employ relationship skills. But even the most therapy-savvy veteran can find herself waist-deep in an argument, unclear about…
Read MoreBottom Lines In Relationships Aren’t Just About Things You Won’t Accept
When you think about bottom lines in relationships, most of us land on a short list of behaviors we’d never tolerate from a partner — or anyone we’re in relationship with. It’s important for each of us to know what those bottom lines are, and to share them with our partner, because when we do…
Read MoreThe Podcast Interview That Took A Turn I Did Not Expect
I recently sat down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of We Met At Acme, and the response from that podcast has been unprecedented. Among the highlights: My personal experiences (as the client) in therapy. The importance of the chemistry between your therapist and you. The 3 stages of relationships. Click here to watch the podcast!…
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