By: Greg Douglas, LMHC You find out your partner has been unfaithful. You struggle with the myriad of emotions that flood one’s system ranging from anger to fear to hurt to despair. The process of recovering from this trauma seems insurmountable and you ask yourself “how do I even get started?” One of the keys… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC Many of us struggle to get out the right words when talking to our partner. We tend to say things that often fan the flames, instead of getting more of what we want. Not anymore!! The following article will take you through some common examples that trip us up from… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC “I don’t even know how to talk to him anymore.” “Every time he brings up politics it sends us spiraling into an argument!” “We just don’t see things the same way.” Politics and Relationships Our current political climate has brought many previously unnoticed issues to the surface. One of the largest… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC I’ve heard many partners injured by an affair say the same thing: “he just expects me to get over it and move on, but I’m not ready for that!” The “Just Get Over It” Approach Can we really expect our injured partner to just “move on” and “get over it?” I… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Being “triggered” has become a buzzword in recent years. We are triggered by all sorts of stuff. Triggered by our boss, our partner, our kids, our family, even the dog can trigger us! Why Am I Triggered? You can’t totally avoid being triggered, it happens. The key is what you do… Read More
