Dispatches from the Front Lines of Trauma Healing
What’s Wrong with Being Right
As a relational strategy, “being right” backfires spectacularly. Yet we often don't realize the damage we're doing until it's too late.
The 7 Steps of Relationship Repair
Knowing how to do relationship repair neutralizes perfectionism. We aim for our best behavior — and when we miss the mark, our ability to quickly and easily repair the rupture creates emotional safety.
Why It's Hard to Savor the Good Stuff (in Trauma Healing)
Most of us who carry unresolved trauma find it easier to go towards the pain and the struggle. We often balk at the invitation to explore pleasure, dismissing it as frivolous or out of touch with reality.