by Karen | Aug 11, 2013 | Differentiation, Self-Help
If you have seen the movie Runaway Bride you have been introduced to the concept of differentiation. You saw an undifferentiated Maggie Carpenter adopt the interests and hobbies of each new fiancé. Time and again she changes who she is to mirror a future mate. She... by Kathy | May 19, 2013 | Marriage
We talk a lot about trying to stay non-reactive, but nobody can do it 100%. If you aren’t supposed to get reactive (yelling, defensive, attacking, etc.) and it is not healthy to cut-off (total disconnect emotionally or physically) from the person you are reactive to,... by Kathy | Jan 6, 2013 | Marriage
Do you long for the freedom to just be who you are? To live without worries of rejection and judgment? Listen to what your relationship is telling you! We all present to the world the parts of us that we like, don’t we? The parts that are good and compassionate,... by Kathy | Dec 16, 2012 | Marriage
Ever feel a sense of dread heading into a family gathering? With so many different personalities and generations entrenched in unrecognized dysfunction, the holidays are sure to make for some uncomfortable or maybe even lively interactions! Once you start getting... by Kathy | Jan 1, 1970 | Individual Therapy, Marriage, Relationships
Ever had a paradigm shift? Remember the picture of a young woman in a long flowing dress? No matter what way you look at it, the picture is of a young woman. Someone else says the picture is of an old woman’s face. You can’t see it. No matter how hard...