The Mindfulness Project
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The Divorce Survival Guide (& 5 Ways to Get Through It)
When people get married, I think we all want to believe that it is forever. Unfortunately that is not always the case for everyone. Sometimes, as hard as we try to make things work, some couples come to the realization that divorce is the right decision for them.
Are You Stuck in Negative Sentiment Override? (4 Ways to Repair A Couples Argument)
Negative Sentiment Override, also known as Negative Perspective, is the result of conflict and arguments distorting our view of our partners wherein we perceive any interaction regardless of its intention as negative. We often do not give our partner the benefit of the doubt and will not attempt to make repairs after an argument. … Gottman therapy supports the concept of bids for connection as being a pillar to a healthy relationship.
Social Distancing With Your Significant Other
Let’s face it - spending 24/7 with anyone, our spouse or not, can be incredibly taxing on us. Humans love to be together, but we also truly love our space and independence. Adjusting to the new normal of social distancing means that couples, spouses, and significant others are living in closer confined spaces for the foreseeable future.
How to Get the Most Out of Couples Therapy
As is important in individual therapy, it is key that you come into couples therapy with an open mind. Therapy is meant to push you out of your comfort zone, help you to identify unhelpful patterns of thinking, and specifically in couples therapy, it will support you in identifying areas that require attention in order to strengthen your relationship. Therapy may elicit uncomfortable feelings, and may increase feelings of vulnerability and hurt between partners as the therapist may begin to ask difficult questions.
