Attachment Vs Attunement
When I work with couples, I find that most couples are firmly attached to one another, but they are way out of attunement. What does this mean? First, What Is Attachment? In the world of attachment psychology, attachment refers to the emotional bond we form with important people in our lives, especially early caregivers and […]
Navigating the Winter Blues Self Care and Compassion
Hi, this is Dr. Baron with Clear Path Counseling. Yes, that’s a bunch of snow behind me—as you know, it’s been quite a winter so far. I’m here to remind you to make sure you’re taking care of yourself by getting some movement, getting out of the house when you can, going to the gym, […]
The Power of Ritual Connection in Your Relationship
Strengthen your relationship with simple daily, weekly, and monthly rituals. Learn how ritual connection can transform your marriage or partnership. “Ritual connection” is a concept made popular by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It refers to the intentional actions couples take—consistently and regularly—to invest in their relationship. The word ritual is key: these are mindful […]
Conflict Management
It is mystifying when we are in an argument to attempt to understand how the other person does not see our point of view. No matter how much we try in a rational way to communicate what we see as the correct series of events, or why something we have done makes sense, the other […]