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ADHD in Couples Therapy Part II: Rejection Sensiti ADHD in Couples Therapy Part II: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) 💔 If you or your partner have ADHD, you’ve probably felt this: one small comment or look can feel like deep rejection. That’s RSD — an intense emotional response to perceived criticism or disapproval. In relationships, RSD can look like: - Overreacting to feedback or tone - Pulling away or shutting down easily - Arguing to defend against feeling like you’re “too much” or “not good enough” It’s not “dramatic” for neurodivergent individuals to have bigger reactions, it’s how the ADHD brain processes threat and emotion and responds reactively more easily. The pain is real, and it happens fast. A couples therapist who understands ADHD and neurodivergence can help you both learn to recognize these moments and respond with compassion instead of escalation. Just understanding how your brain or your partner’s brain works can help your relationship. To learn more: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-2442-7, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-015-0082-y, https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.594, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24878677/ There may be a batter way to describe and understand being “too sensitive.” With RSD, your brain just feels rejection differently - and that’s something you can work through together. #CouplesTherapyGilbert #MarriageCounselingGilbert #ADHDTherapistGilbert #NeurodivergentCouples #TherapyInGilbert For educational purposes only. This content is not intended to be medical or psychological advice.
ADHD in Couples Therapy | Part 1 When one or both ADHD in Couples Therapy | Part 1 When one or both partners have ADHD, it can introduce a whole new layer of challenges in the relationship. From communication struggles to emotional regulation and follow-through, ADHD can quietly shape the patterns between you. That’s why it’s so important to work with a couples therapist or marriage counselor who recognizes and understands neurodivergence—especially ADHD—and how it affects your connection. Did you know that couples with ADHD are less likely to sustain consistent changes during therapy? Research shows they’re more likely to relapse into old patterns—not because they don’t care, but because of how their brains are wired for novelty, stimulation, and dopamine. Even conflict can become a (subconscious) source of stimulation. Understanding these patterns can make all the difference in creating real, lasting change together. #CouplesTherapyGilbert #MarriageCounselingGilbert #ADHDTherapistGilbert #NeurodivergentCouples #TherapyInGilbert Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychological advice/therapy.
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Every couple argues, disagrees, or misunderstands Every couple argues, disagrees, or misunderstands each other. Conflict isn’t the problem. In fact, it’s a normal, even healthy part of growth. The difference between couples who stay connected and those who slowly drift apart comes down to one thing: repair. Repair is the process of coming back together after a rupture - of saying, “That didn’t feel good. Can we talk about it?” or “I know I hurt you, and I want to understand.” It’s how safety, trust, and intimacy are rebuilt again and again. In couples therapy and marriage counseling, we help partners learn what repair actually looks like: Understanding your emotional triggers and attachment needs Learning regulation skills when things get heated Slowing down to listen with curiosity instead of defense Reaching for each other after conflict, even when it feels uncomfortable When couples practice repair, conflict no longer feels like a threat - it becomes an opportunity for deeper connection. If you and your partner feel stuck in patterns of disconnection or avoid conflict altogether, that’s something therapy can help with. It’s not about never fighting. It’s about finding your way back to each other when you do and getting stronger with every repair as you learn each other and practice becoming better. *This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional therapy. Information will not apply to everyone. #couplestherapy #marriagecounseling #EFTtherapy #gilberttherapist #therapyjourney #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #relationshipexpert
“Most men weren’t taught how to feel. They wer “Most men weren’t taught how to feel. They were taught how to suppress, perform, or explode.” In therapy, we help men learn a new emotional language and expand emotional capacity, understand what’s underneath their reactions, and build safer ways to express what’s really going on. While women are socialized differently, the results of suppressing emotions other than joy or peace, can be similar - disconnection from their emotions, their needs, and their partners. *This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional therapy. This information will not apply to everyone. #therapy #mensmentalhealth #emotionalregulation #couplestherapy #gilberttherapist #healthymasculinity #modernmasculinity #emotionallyfocusedtherapy

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