Lisa Shouldice MA, RP, CCP Psychotherapy Clinic

02/12/2026

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02/12/2026

New on the blog: Meditation for Trauma — Why and How to Meditate. Learn practical meditation approaches for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and trauma recovery, plus tips to find the right style for you (mindfulness, sound, walking, silent). Read the full post: https://wix.to/g33rhBS

Meditation for Trauma Why and How to Meditate Finding the right type for you depression anxiety chronic pain mindfulness sound walking silent meditations

02/11/2026

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02/06/2026

Stonewalling looks like distance, withdrawal, or complete shutdown.
But underneath is usually overwhelm — not indifference.

The partner on the other side feels invisible, ignored, and powerless.
Repair becomes impossible when communication disappears.

Learning how to stay present — even quietly — can change everything.
Listening is participation.

If shutdown has become the norm in your relationship, help can create a way back.
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02/05/2026

Integrating Cultural Diversity and Meditation for Emotional Balance & Healing

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02/04/2026

Ever wondered how to be with an anxious partner? This video might have an answer for you!

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02/01/2026

Defensiveness isn’t arrogance — it’s self-protection.

When criticism or contempt become familiar, the nervous system stays on guard.
Everything feels like an attack.
Conversations stop being about resolution and start being about survival.

The turning point often comes when one partner takes responsibility —
not for everything, but for their part.

That moment can soften the entire dynamic.

If you’re stuck in this cycle, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Explore support options through the link in our bio.

01/31/2026

Contempt is often what couples remember long after the argument ends.

It carries shame.
It says, I’m above you.
And once admiration is lost, intimacy struggles to survive.

Most people don’t mean to be cruel — they’re hurt, disconnected, and exhausted.
But the impact still lands.

Rebuilding respect is possible, but it requires awareness and intention.
If you’re noticing this dynamic, check the link in our bio for support.

01/31/2026

Criticism isn’t about pointing out a problem.
It’s about who your partner becomes in the story.

Over time, repeated blame and character attacks slowly chip away at safety and self-worth.
What could have been a solvable issue becomes a wound.

The shift isn’t silence — it’s ownership.
Naming your experience without attacking your partner’s character opens the door to repair.

If this pattern feels familiar, support can help you interrupt it early.
Learn more or book support via the link in our bio.

01/26/2026

Discover the 5 love languages and deepen your connection: Physical Affection, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation, and Receiving Gifts. Learn how to communicate your needs and grow together — take the quick test in the blog. Read more: https://wix.to/dnO0Qsu

Love Languages: Understanding Your Couple Connection Physical Affection Quality Time Acts of Service Words of Affirmation Receiving Gifts Communication Needs Growth Take the Test

01/24/2026

When communication starts with attack, the nervous system goes into survival mode.

The defending partner isn’t being difficult —
they’re protecting their sense of self.

Over time, this dynamic erodes trust and intimacy.
Partners stop feeling safe enough to be vulnerable.

Real change happens when blame is replaced with curiosity,
and conversations shift from who’s wrong to what’s hurting.

01/21/2026

What triggers an avoidant attachment partner the most?