Camilla Rogers, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology/Psychoanalysis

09/10/2022

09/10/2022

Relationships, from Matthew Frye

“…just ask your current or former relationship partner to share their beliefs about what you experience—good and bad—in your relationship (or your reasons for wanting to leave your former partner). I’m willing to bet that eight—probably nine—times out of ten, their answer will fall well short of accurately describing your experiences, highlighting all of the ways they don’t quite understand what matters to you, and what doesn’t. Unless you can tell the story of your marriage (or any romantic relationship) challenges in a way that results in your partner nodding their head and saying, “Yes. That is exactly right. That is exactly how I feel,” then you can safely dismiss the idea that you know and understand your partner well enough to avoid conflict and communicate effectively.”

09/03/2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2022/09/03/carolyn-hax-what-is-therapy-like/

A letter-writer wants treatment for anxiety and depression, but feels paralyzed by the idea of therapy.

08/29/2022

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychoanalysis-unplugged/201804/the-best-kept-psychotherapy-secrets

How to get help with today’s “problems of living.”

08/25/2022

By Amy Dickinson�August 24, 2022 Ask Amy, The Washington Post

Here’s what counseling could do for you
(from “Ask Amy” to a woman from an abusive family):

Allow you to tell your story freely and completely.
�Encourage you to describe and process your feelings and reactions as they have changed over time.
�Discuss your dilemma regarding talking to your sister about this.
�Encourage you to talk about your family of origin, describing the violence, your fears and vulnerability, and your strong and protective instinct toward your mother, your sister, and also your daughter.
�At this stage of your life, therapy can help you to integrate all of the varied strands of your past, and finally — to celebrate your impressive survivorship!�Triumphing over extreme dysfunction and creating a healthy life for yourself is truly worthy of celebration.i

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08/18/2022

Relationships

You think you want a relationship with a partner who fully participates as a whole person. Then, realize, that they do not need you. They will be with you or not because they want you.

Once within a relationship, of course, there will times they need you. For instance, while sick or pregnant. And then you must be there or risk the relationship when they regain independence and you have let them down.

07/29/2022

For individuals and couples who wish to communicate more effectively and minimize disagreements, couples counseling can help them improve their skills and understand and address the underlying causes of their issues. The same applies to anyone experiencing communication difficulties between family members, where family therapy can help with resolving conflict.

That said, any individual who wishes to improve their communication skills overall - whether they have poor listening skills or a passive-aggressive communication style - can learn how to communicate healthily and effectively through therapy.

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07/22/2022

Childhood stress, trauma, and emotional and psychological issues can also inhibit healthy communication, particularly in romantic relationships. For example, a partner who has or is currently experiencing emotional distress may find it difficult to talk about it with their partner. This can cause the other partner to feel shut out or undervalued, negatively impacting the relationship.

Effective communication is a critical aspect of personal and romantic relationships. However, it can be difficult for a couple to connect their relationship issues to poor communication.

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07/15/2022

The following are examples of circumstances and relationships where communication issues commonly take place:

-Communication between friends or people with different personal experiences can make it hard for individuals to understand the other person's point of view.

-Communication between friends or people with different cultural backgrounds can lead to misinterpretation or inability to interpret native nuances, creating cultural barriers.

-Differences of opinion between friends or coworkers may lead to disagreements and/or misinterpretation and questioning one's motives.

-Difficulties explaining certain issues surrounding one's physical or mental illness is one communication barrier between a patient and caregiver that can become a barrier to their treatment.

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07/13/2022

"If you love me, you should want to help.”

07/08/2022

Communication issues are a common source of conflict across all social relationships. Conflict makes effective and healthy communication even more difficult, whether a relationship is platonic, romantic, or professional.

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