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How Emotions Are Stored or Released in the Body
How Emotions Are Stored or Released in the Body The Science of Processing and Letting Go Have you ever had a lump in your throat that wouldn’t go away after an argument, or felt tension in your back days after a stressful event? That’s not a coincidence. Our emotions...
What Are Emotions?
What Are Emotions? Understanding Sensation, Biochemistry & Energy in Motion Have you ever wondered why you suddenly get a knot in your stomach before a hard conversation, or why your chest tightens when you feel misunderstood? These sensations aren’t random -...
The Dream Secure Relationship: What Secure Attachment Truly Looks Like
The Dream Secure Relationship: What Secure Attachment Truly Looks Like After exploring the nuances of anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, it’s time to turn our full attention to the dream relationship — one grounded in secure attachment. This style...
Understanding Disorganized Attachment: From Chaos to Connection
Understanding Disorganized Attachment: From Chaos to Connection Disorganized attachment, also known as fearful-avoidant attachment, is often considered the most complex and challenging attachment style. It blends traits of both anxious and avoidant patterns and...
Understanding Avoidant Attachment: From Self-Reliance to Safe Connection
Understanding Avoidant Attachment: From Self-Reliance to Safe Connection Attachment styles are the blueprint for how we connect, protect, and relate in love. Avoidant attachment, sometimes called dismissive-avoidant, is often misunderstood. It doesn’t mean you don’t...
Understanding Anxious Attachment: From Fear to Fulfillment
Understanding Anxious Attachment: From Fear to Fulfillment Attachment styles shape how we connect, love, and seek safety in our relationships. Anxious attachment, also known as preoccupied attachment, is one of the most common insecure patterns seen in adulthood....
No Growth in the Comfort Zone: How Secure Attachment Helps You Expand
No Growth in the Comfort Zone: How Secure Attachment Helps You Expand By Kerstyn Ludlow, MFT Intern You’ve probably heard the phrase:“There’s no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone.” It’s a powerful reminder that personal...
What a Turtle Can Teach Us About Mental Health
Grounding in the Chaos: What a Turtle Can Teach Us About Mental Health By Emily Burnham, LAMFT I recently returned from South Korea, and its beauty and cultural depth continue to stay with me. But this trip was more than a vacation; it was also a unique group...
Attached: A Couples Therapist’s Honest Book Review
As therapists, we’re often asked what we think of popular relationship books—especially ones that clients bring in themselves. One of the most commonly referenced is Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. This bestseller has become a staple in conversations about dating and relationships, particularly among people trying to understand themselves and their partners better. So, what do we think of Attached from the perspective of couples therapy?
Attachment Isn’t Just for Kids: What It Means in Adult Relationships
Attachment Isn’t Just for Kids: What It Means in Adult Relationships Understanding Attachment Styles in Couples Therapy One of the most common concepts that comes up in couples therapy is attachment theory. While it’s often associated with early childhood development,...