When you learn to work with your parts instead of against them, you stop reacting out of fear and start responding from your calm, confident Self. Healing takes time, but every moment of self-awareness moves you forward. To hear more …
Category: Relationships
Being in the Discomfort of a Conflict is Incredibly Difficult for the Anxiously Attached.
When a conflict occurs, most people with an anxious attachment style try to repair the conflict as quickly as possible to regain closeness. The problem is that it can be difficult to maintain boundaries when you let things slide to …
Don’t Wait 6 Years to Save Your Relationship
As a couple therapist, I see many couples waiting too long to get help. On average, most struggling couples wait about 6 years before seeking couple therapy. This allows patterns of conflict, resentment, or emotional disconnection to become deeply ingrained.
Understanding and Healing Protest Behaviors Through an IFS Lens
Do you notice these parts showing up in your relationships? Save this reel and check out the link in my bio on Instagram, ‘ATTACHMENT’ to learn more about healing protest behaviours. Wherever you are, take care today and be kind …
When You Protest – For The Anxiously Attached
Have you ever judged yourself for these reactions? I know I have.
Feeling Heard
Connection matters more than being right—focus on listening, not winning. Love, Jen
Power Dynamics in Intimate Relationships
Power dynamics are an invisible force shaping every relationship. They determine who speaks up, who stays silent, and whose needs are prioritized. Unhealthy power dynamics can show up as one partner consistently having more control—whether it’s emotional, financial, or decision-making …
Unsure Where Your Boundary Should Be?
________ You deserve the same care you would give others. Try it next time you’re stuck. Love, Jen