Relationships

Weaponized incompetence is doing tasks poorly to avoid responsibility: Often used to shift burdens in relationships Can be conscious or unconscious Address through boundaries and accountability Do you find yourself constantly picking up the slack for someone who says they “just can’t do it right”? Maybe it’s your partner who never quite manages to do […]

Trauma bonding is a strong emotional tie to an abuser: Fueled by cycles of abuse and reward Creates confusion, guilt, or dependency Healing starts with awareness and support Have you ever wanted to end a relationship that you knew wasn’t good for you, but you kept going back? Or maybe you had a parent or

In the middle of a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to talk about your thoughts and feelings and even harder to reach out to others for help. While more than 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental illness, only about half of these individuals seek treatment, partially out

This therapy teaches skills to manage and resolve disputes: Focuses on communication and emotional regulation Helps couples, families, and individuals Often used alongside other therapeutic approaches If you struggle with conflict management and resolving disputes in your relationships, you’re not alone. Research cited by the National Library of Medicine shows that the stresses of daily

A whole conversation can happen without anyone saying a word. A quick glance, a change in expression, a gesture or two and both parties know exactly what comes next. What we say is only one layer of communicating, but nonverbal cues add depth and significance to our back and forth. In fact, research suggests that

Love and the way we experience it can be an integral part of our daily life, but love doesn’t always look the same. Love languages explore how we express and receive love healthily. Since Gary Chapman, a relationship counselor, first introduced the concept in his 1992 book The Five Love Languages , more people have

Abuse of any kind can leave lasting damage, and emotional abuse is one of the most prevalent forms. Tens of millions of men and women in the United States have experienced emotional abuse through parents, an abusive relationship or authority figures. One of the most effective means of preventing emotional abuse is to learn to

Toxic trauma bonding ties victims to abusive partners: Built on cycles of fear and affection Creates confusion and emotional dependence Healing involves safe separation and therapy When people hear of toxic relationships, they often wonder why the person doesn’t just leave. If someone mistreats you, leaving seems so straightforward. But relationships and love can be