Navigating relationships can be fulfilling but challenging. Understanding anxiety in relationships is crucial, as it can manifest as constant worry, overthinking, or physical symptoms. Recognizing signs of a toxic relationship is important, such as lack of trust and emotional manipulation. Seeking clarity and support, whether through therapy or open communication, is essential for emotional well-being.
Author: Coach Dani
Separating From a Toxic Spouse? Plan Ahead to Protect Yourself in High-Conflict Litigation
Unfortunately, leaving a toxic spouse is a high-stakes chess game. Once you show your cards, you can’t go back (to use another game analogy). In this case, once you separate, it’s game on. If you are planning to separate and expect it will not be a smooth process, here are three tips to consider. 1….
Grieving After a Divorce or Breakup: How to Make Sense of Your Grief
The word divorce typically conjures up emotions like resentment, betrayal, failure, and regret. Grief doesn’t normally make the list.
It’s not often that grief and divorce are mentioned in the same sentence.
5 Ways Grief can Arise After a Divorce or End of a Relationship
Whether it’s a dissolution of a marriage or the ending of a committed relationship, grief is bound to play a part in the recovery process. Unsure of exactly how to understand the concept of grief? You’re not alone. Many people feel uncomfortable using the word, as it can convey an element of weakness or inability…
Relationship Goals: 7 Steps to a Successful Couple Relationship
In the world of mental health, Drs. John and Julie Gottman are a power couple. A married couple themselves, John and Julie Gottman are renowned for their extensive research in the field of couple therapy, which has shown incredible reliability in predicting marital stability and divorce. I look forward to using many of the Gottman’s…
Would you Benefit From Teletherapy? Top 5 Candidates for Telehealth in 2022
Therapy is an investment in yourself. Chances are if you’re reading articles like this one, there’s something on your mind. No matter how big or small your concern may seem, putting effort into being your best self has a ripple effect. It’s likely you’ll be proud of yourself for taking that step and start valuing…
I Know That I’m Not Depressed, So Why Do I FEEL Depressed?
We all know that depression is very real and it’s insensitive to throw around phrases like, “I’m so depressed!” any time we’re having an off day. However, what if we don’t think we have depression, but something is making us feel depressed? Depressed feelings can be shorter-lived and not meet the criteria for an official…
How to Pursue Your Passions While Social Distancing
First things first, I will not be another social media source telling you that if you don’t come out of quarantine with all your life’s goals achieved then you didn’t make the most of your time. This is not “free time” and it’s not a vacation. Many of us are working harder than ever to…
What Is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) & Will It Work For Me?
CBT may sound like a foreign and uninspiring clinical term, or you might be a student of everything psychology (like me!) and love to talk self-help. Totally fine if not, I’m glad you ended up here! 1. What is your internal dialogue? We all have an inner dialogue that we have developed. Many of our repeating…
Want a Quick Happiness Boost? 3 Ways Drinking Coffee Improves Quality of Life.
Already sold on the benefits of drinking coffee? Great! You will enjoy this read, because it reinforces what you already know to be true. Not convinced that coffee is a real route to happiness? It’s not for everyone, but for those who do love the taste of coffee, it’s an easy way to boost happiness…
High-Conflict Custody Skills 