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How Do I Know If It’s Time for Couples Therapy?

Every couple has moments when the relationship feels heavier than it used to—when small disagreements turn into seemingly irreversible patterns or when disconnection feels insurmountable. Sometimes the hardest part is knowing: Is this just a rough patch or is it time to bring in help?

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Why Survivors of Early Childhood Trauma Choose Narcissistic Partners

Early childhood trauma shapes many aspects of our personality development, including how we see ourselves, navigate relationships and select our partners. Many who have experienced early childhood trauma- and have related core abandonment wounds- find themselves repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable partners with narcissistic tendencies.

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What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an approach to understanding and healing the mind. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is built on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple "parts," each with its own unique perspective, emotions, and desires. 

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Attachment Styles and Relationships

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve probably heard about attachment styles. Attachment theory can be a helpful way to better understand your approach to dating. It can build insight into patterns in your behavior, thoughts and emotions and can clarify paths towards shifting these same patterns.

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