Attachment & Insight
A modern journal for couples who want more than silence and civility.
A Comprehensive Guide to Couples Therapy
Relationships are a beautiful yet complex aspect of life, and even the strongest couples face challenges. When communication breaks down, trust is broken, or external stressors take their toll, couples…Introduction to Attachment-Based Couples Therapy and Secure Attachment
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Secure-Secure attachment combination, which is the most common attachment style seen in attachment-based couples therapy. We’ll discuss the key characteristics…
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Five Stages of Couples Therapy for Infertility: Navigating the Journey Together
When Baby Plans Meet Medical Reality While the transition to parenthood presents its own marital challenges, research shows that infertility creates particularly intense relationship stress. Couples facing infertility often deal with communication breakdowns, difficult decision-making…
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Gottman’s Pioneering Work in Science-Based Couples Therapy
Introduction: Couples therapy has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, thanks in large part to the groundbreaking work of Dr. John Gottman. In this post, we will explore how Gottman’s scientific approach revolutionized the…
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Dealing With the Stress of Relocation on a Marriage
When married couples relocate, they face unique challenges that can deeply affect their relationship. Recent studies show that about 40% of people who move for work are married. This highlights how common this experience is…
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This Negotiation Every Couple Should Be Able to Do
The Problem My husband travels a lot for work. We have 2 young kids and I work part time. It’s a lot to manage on my own! I countdown the days until he comes back…
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The Toxic Tango: Attachment Between Insecure Partners
When insecure attachment styles collide, relationships can become a battleground of unmet needs and emotional turmoil. Let’s dive deeper into the challenges faced by couples with mismatched attachment styles. In my last post, I discussed common…
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The Science of Unwanted, Invasive Thoughts: Research-Backed Strategies for Mental Peace
We’ve all experienced it: that one thought you desperately want to evict from your mind but keeps showing up uninvited. Maybe it’s a worry about the future, a past mistake that haunts you, or a…
