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trauma in marriage

How Trauma Affects The Elements Of A Healthy Relationship

  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

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trauma in marriage

Signs Of Trauma In A Relationship

Trauma & Intimacy Series: Part 1 of 2   By Caralee Frederic, LCSW You 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

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Emotion Coaching Style

The 4 Parenting Styles

By Amanda Linan, LCSW What Style Are You? Research indicates that there are four parenting styles into which most people would fall. Parents can be good, loving parents no matter what style they use! The research does show that children who are parented using the

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What is Emotional Intelligence and Why Does it Matter?

EQ and Your Children​ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is not commonly discussed, yet it affects every facet of our lives. By definition, it means being able to identify and understand your own emotions, understand and empathize with another person’s feelings, and respond to emotions with appropriate

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Colorado couples retreat

Emotion Coaching for Couples: Part 3 | When Your Lover is Upset

By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Applying Parenting Emotion Coaching to Couples Part three of a five-part series on shifting your mindset to become a more capable Emotion Coach, and more Emotion Coachable.Emotionally intelligent couples are more likely to

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Gottman couples workshop

LOVE TOUCHES EPILOGUE: TECH STRESS (Part 5 of 5)

One of the more common complaints I hear among my couples, particularly those with sexual desire differences, is a lack of romance. What is romance? Why is it so important? LOVE TOUCHES EPILOGUE: TECH STRESS (PART 5 OF 5) 3 Couples’ Stories By Caralee Frederic,

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