Infidelity is a betrayal that cuts to the core of trust within a relationship, leaving emotional scars that can be profound and long-lasting. For those who experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), whether from infidelity itself or from previous traumatic experiences, the impact can be particularly devastating. Understanding how infidelity can lead to PTSD, through the lens of the Gottman Method, sheds light on the complex interplay of emotions and relational dynamics involved.

Have you ever felt like your emotions are a rollercoaster ride you can't seem to get off? You're not alone. Emotional dysregulation is like riding that rollercoaster without a seatbelt – unpredictable, overwhelming, and often downright exhausting.

Here you are, feeling stuck, lost, alone and frustrated. You have perhaps been in a few relationships that haven’t really gone anywhere or you are stuck in the same relationship but feeling unfulfilled and lacking meaningful connection. Maybe you were extremely successful and driven throughout your high school years, maybe in college you really dove in and grinded it out, striving to be at the top.

Couples disagree. A lot. It’s a normal condition of being close with another human who has their own thoughts, feelings, upbringing, experiences, and passions. After all, don’t we feel that some of our partners’ differences are what attracted us to them in the first place?

Isn't this what we tell ourselves every day? I know I do and I always tell myself that I will start relaxing "tomorrow." The problem is tomorrow never comes. We are constantly presented with new and immediate tasks that continue to keep us from carving out those special moments to really unwind with some meditation, yoga, running, or anything that allows our minds a chance to quiet itself.

Did you know about Maternal Mental Health Week? Many people don't know about this call to awareness, most of whom are mothers themselves. Did you also know that 1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression? Are you 1 in 7?

Managing what we expect of ourselves is easy, right? We all have our expectations in check, ALL THE TIME. After all, who would we be if we set expectations too low or too high? Do these myths sound familiar?

I wanted to write about counseling because, as many of you know, this is something that is quite dear to me. Specifically, I wanted to open up a conversation about why individuals may want to embark on this journey of counseling and self-reflection, even if they are not in crisis mode.

I think it’s safe to say that friends, family members, other moms, and everyone else under the sun have given most new moms their fair share of advice. We’ve all been very kindly reminded that the baby needs to wear socks, or a hat, or that pacifiers are bad, or that putting your baby down asleep will never teach her to put herself to sleep... After awhile, it’s exhausting!