Relationship Resolutions

05/20/2023

Great message from a clever guy who uses humor to educate people on healthy relationships

Thank you, Jimmy on Relationships

04/15/2023

According to one of the longest-ever psychological studies conducted at Harvard, "Study of Adult Development," the most happiness in life comes from relationships with other people.

We don't have to have a lot of friends, the key is the quality of the relationship and whether we feel secure in it. For some it may be a group of friends, for others, it may be one person.

Maybe today is a good day for a walk or coffee with someone close to you?

03/07/2023

Appreciate the wisdom of the body, each cell alive with spirit, emotion, and intelligence…always with you and for you.

~Martha Elliott, poet

02/22/2023

This is how we do it at Relationship Resolutions.

Thankful for our empathic practitioners and the clients who trust us with their pain.

02/03/2023

Yes!

A healthy relationship is a balanced, equal connection. One party complements the other with his/her qualities. Sometimes one leads the ship, other times the other takes the wheel, often times both are in charge, in order to have a safe and loving journey that serves their highest good! 🥰❤️🔥

01/29/2023

IFS has been in my world since I was first introduced to it in grad school back in 1999 😳. It’s popularity has exploded in recent years as the model has made its way into schools, coaching, businesses, and many other arenas. It has quickly become a top approach for treating trauma and it is fast becoming one of the top models used in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.

After years of piecemealing training on this model together, I’m thrilled to announce I finally won the lottery system implemented by the IFS Institute in response to the heavy demand for Level I Certification. Training starts in May and goes through November.

Stay tuned for future RR offerings and in the meantime, check out the basics of this approach in the article below.

An emerging form of psychotherapy offers some surprising ways to think about who you are and work towards self-acceptance

01/28/2023

So grateful for the abundance of relationship-enhancing resources readily available to us.

Check out this podcast episode if a collaborative partnership is something you want to co-create in your marriage.

Partnership in marriage does not mean dividing up tasks equally.

Real partnership in marriage means that equal priority is given to each partner's needs, wants, and desires and that equal value is given to each partner's input, time, and contributions.

As Dr. Julie Hanks says about partnership, "it’s not who does what, it’s who decides who does what."

Many of us will have a difficult time shifting from a power dynamic to a partnership dynamic. The process requires awareness, self-confrontation, and a willingness to have open and honest conversations with your spouse, even when those conversations are uncomfortable.

Join Dr. Finlayson-Fife, Dr. Julie Hanks (), and Monica Packer of the podcast for a powerful discussion on how you can create a more collaborative dynamic in your marriage.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* The problem with hierarchy in intimate relationships
* What we can learn from feelings of resentment
* Practical steps for creating a more collaborative marriage
* The importance of valuing yourself and your unique contributions
* How to prioritize partnership over prevailing

You can listen to the full episode here: https://finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/true-partnership-marriage?el=facebook

The transcript of this podcast is now live on our blog! You can read it here: https://finlayson-fife.com/blog/post/true-partnership-marriage-podcast-transcript?el=facebook

01/19/2023

Unhealed trauma can keep us locked in states of reactivity, often outside of our awareness.

Do you recognize any of these in yourself?

01/09/2023

I appreciate the author’s honesty in this article. Ionsul’s straightforward, down-to-earth writing style engages me in all of her blog posts which center around attachment, intimacy, and relationship from both a spiritual and IFS (Internal Family Systems) perspective. I invite you to check them out.

This article will only make sense if you’re familiar with theories on attachment styles. Super simplified: someone who has an “avoidant” attachment style stays away from emotional intimacy (usually in ways that they aren’t even aware of), while someone with an “anxious” attachment style ...

01/06/2023

Daily meditation for January 6 from Melodie Beattie’s ‘The Language of Letting Go’ -

“Today, I will participate in my relationships to the best of my ability. I will make myself available for closeness and sharing with people I trust. I will ask for what I need and give what feels right.”