When stress is loud, love needs something stronger than “just get through it”—it needs a steady nervous system, a simple plan, and two partners willing to come back to each other again and again. Stress touches every relationship at some point—job changes, parenting, finances, health...
Trauma repeats until it’s processed. As a trauma‑informed therapist with over two decades of experience, I have seen how trauma can quietly shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors long after the original event has passed. Trauma does not mean you are broken. It means your nervous...
The past doesn’t stay past without healing. The experiences we have early in life shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. When those experiences include unresolved trauma, the effects often don’t fade with time. Instead, they show up quietly and persistently in adulthood,...
Trust can shatter in a moment—but rebuilding it is absolutely possible when you have a clear plan, steady accountability, and small daily actions that prove safety again. As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve walked beside partners in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio;...
Behavior is communication. When children experience trauma, their behavior often tells the story before their words ever do. As a trauma-informed therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I’ve sat with countless kids, teens, and families who felt confused, overwhelmed, or even ashamed by...
Two people can love each other deeply and still “speak” totally different emotional languages—this guide helps you translate, connect, and turn those differences into strength. Relationships bring together two unique emotional worlds. One partner may be open and passionate; the other more reserved and reflective....