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We provide individualized and effective counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing for teens and adults.

04/29/2026

4 Preidictors of Divorce. Part 4/4 — Stonewalling

Not all relationship damage is loud. Sometimes it looks like silence.

Stonewalling happens when one partner shuts down, withdraws, goes silent, or emotionally checks out during conflict. Often it’s not cruelty—it’s overwhelm.

But to the other partner, it can feel like rejection or abandonment.

A healthier move: take a break with a return plan.
“I’m overwhelmed right now. I need 20 minutes, then let’s come back and talk.”

That protects both people and keeps the connection intact.

04/28/2026

4 predictors of divorce. Part 3/4 — Contempt

According to John Gottman, contempt may be the single strongest predictor of divorce.

Contempt includes eye-rolling, sarcasm, mocking, name-calling, and speaking with disgust or superiority.

Why it matters: relationships need emotional safety. Contempt destroys it.

You can disagree. You can be frustrated. But contempt erodes connection over time.

The antidote? Respect, curiosity, and addressing problems without attacking the person.

04/26/2026

4 Predictors of divorce in 4 days. Part 2/4: Defensiveness

Defensiveness can feel natural during conflict, but it often makes problems worse. Research from John Gottman found it’s one of the key predictors of divorce.

Defensiveness sounds like:
“That’s not true.”
“You do it too.”
“It’s not my fault.”

A healthier response is accountability:
“I can see why that upset you.”
“You’re right about that part.”

Small moments of ownership can change the entire tone of a relationship.

04/25/2026

Boredom is not only helpful, it is necessary.

04/23/2026

4 Predictors of divorce, in 4 days. Part 1/4 — Criticism

One of the strongest predictors of divorce isn’t cheating or money, it may be criticism. According to the research from The Gottman Institute, criticism happens when we attack our partner’s character instead of addressing the actual problem.

Instead of: “You never help. You’re selfish.”
Try: “I felt overwhelmed doing this alone. Can we handle it differently next time?”

Healthy relationships aren’t conflict-free. They handle conflict differently.

04/20/2026

The word “unalive” started as an algorithm workaround, but what does it do to the way we process grief, death, and reality? Language shapes psychology more than we realize.

04/18/2026

Being a good partner isn’t about always being right. It’s about being willing to listen, reflect, and let your partner influence you. 💭

Relationship researcher John Gottman found that one of the strongest predictors of a successful marriage is men accepting influence from their partners.

What does that actually look like?

Sometimes it means realizing, in the middle of your frustration, that your partner has a point.

Sometimes it means softening instead of doubling down.
Sometimes it means saying, “You’re right—I needed to hear that.”

That doesn’t make you weak. Emotional maturity takes a lot of strength.

Strong relationships are built on:
✔️ Openness
✔️ Accountability
✔️ Repair after conflict
✔️ Teamwork over ego

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be willing to grow.

04/17/2026

Task paralysis in ADHD looks like laziness but it’s not. It’s often a problem with task initiation, executive functioning, and activation. Even when someone wants to do the task, the brain can feel stuck.

One reason is dopamine. Dopamine is involved in motivation, reward, and helping the brain shift into action. That’s why important tasks can still feel impossible to start.

4 strategies that can help:
✔️ Make the task smaller than small
✔️ Use a consistent starting ritual
✔️ Try the 5-minute rule
✔️ Use body doubling

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that responds best to understanding, support, and the right tools.

Save this for the next time you feel frozen. Share it with someone who needs it.

04/16/2026

Therapist Thursday!

Q: What is a common misconception about acknowledging our feelings?

A: That it makes them worse. In reality, naming and acknowledging emotions helps regulate them.

Avoidance often gives feelings more power, while presence helps us process. 💬

04/16/2026

ADHD doesn’t mean you can’t focus. It often means regulating focus is the real challenge. You might struggle to start one email… then hyperfocus for hours on something interesting. That’s just how ADHD can work.

What ADHD myth should we cover next?

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