Working to understand each others signature strengths and virtues is a tool I use to help couples appreciate and know each other better. Watch this video to understand the value of this knowledge and cutting edge new psychology. “What are your strengths…..you have super powers and focusing on your strengths and those of others helps […]
Author: firstibreathe
Marriage and Family Therapy for Couples & Individuals, Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator, Health/Wellness Consulting/Coaching for individuals and groups. Specializing in relationship distress, medical crisis survivorship, wellness, and stress management. Background in Olympic level sports medicine, athletic training, professional cycling. Masters Degree with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Teaching Stress Reduction techniques.
Authentic Vulnerability is part of the recipe for lasting change.
Another amazing Brene Brown Ted Talk. Watch this video. The gift of the knowledge she shares will be worth every minute of your time!
A compelling new article “The Tao of Anger Management” with Christian Conte
In this compelling and intriguing new article The Tao of Anger Management with Christian Conte. the opportunity to begin the process of therapy by focusing on the core of pure empathy and attunement with another suffering human being is presented. Christian Conte shares the need for others to: “Just imagine if everyone in your life defined […]
The “black dog”: Living with Depression
It has been said that Winston Churchill was fond of referring to his recurrent battle with depression as “the black dog coming to visit.” This video expands on that metaphor with a great message.
“The Other Imperfect Bird”
A friend shared this lovely poem that speaks to the importance of recognizing the imperfection that lives in every relationship. Listening to the Koln Concert ~ by Robert Bly ” After we had loved each other intently, we heard notes tumble together, in late winter, and we heard ice falling from the ends of twigs. […]
Come to Me by The Goo Goo Dolls
Want to send a message of You’re Still the One….this is such a sweet video, evocative of love and connection….sending the message of let’s start over. Come on, life, relationships…never perfect…..start over…breathe and be in love.
Area of the brain that processes empathy identified
Area of the brain that processes empathy identified.
An Interview with Susan Johnson about her book Hold Me Tight
Reading a quality relationship self-help book with your partner can be one helpful avenue to take as a way to enhance the process of professional therapy. Research tells us that couples who choose to read Hold me Tight while they are in therapy show slightly better outcomes.
