Have you ever heard of Pavlov’s Dogs? Ivan Pavlov was a Russian psychologist practicing in the late 1800’s. He conducted an experiment where he taught dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell. That experiment led to an expansive understanding of how our...
It’s Far From a Secret The Gottman method of couples therapy is highly...
Taking a Family Vacation Summer is officially upon us and it is time to take part...
Special to Principle Skills By Michelle Peterson If you're considering getting married later in life, you aren't alone. Increasingly, people are choosing to tie the knot in their senior years. A late-life marriage brings some benefits. For example, both parties will likely...
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW & Certified Gottman TherapistResolve To Do Better In Your RelationshipTwenty-one months. That’s how long we have been living with the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has been lost. As we enter a new year, I’d like to reflect on what we’ve gained.I believe...
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW One Partner 'Leaning Out' A new survey released last month shows the Covid-19 pandemic has, as predicted, increased the demand for divorce. About 45% said the main reason for the divorces was the "enforced isolation" with the spouse. Tension in the home, they added, was...
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW To understand how trauma affects the way we relate to our loved ones, we must first understand the components of a sound relationship. The Gottman Sound Relationship House Theory The Sound Relationship House is a useful framework for understanding the impact of trauma on...
Trauma & Intimacy Series: Part 1 of 2 By Caralee Frederic, LCSWYou may not know it, but even the small traumas may be impacting your relationship. Here’s what you need to know about trauma – both the small and big traumas – and how it affects...
Mental Health The Olympic Games are a display of the best athletes in the world competing while the media and spectators debate who is the "greatest of all time." Athletes are elevated to heroic status for a moment -- until they fall; as all humans do,...
Improving Intimacy. One of the services we provide is Intimate Solution counseling. This approach is weaved into our overall work with couples and individuals, especially for those who suffer from intimacy anorexia and their partners. What is Intimacy Anorexia? Intimacy anorexia, as defined by sex therapist and author...
