Dating again after a divorce can be both exciting and intimidating. It’s a new chapter in your life, and while it might feel daunting, it’s essential to approach it with an open heart and mind. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process of starting over and dating after divorce: Give Yourself Time to Heal Before jumping into the dating pool, take time …
Divorce is a challenging life event that often involves a range of intense emotions and psychological processes. While everyone’s experience is unique, there are typical emotional stages that many individuals go through during and after a divorce. It’s important to note that these stages are not necessarily linear, and people may move back and forth between them. Understanding where you or a loved one fall …
Divorce reshapes more than marital status—it redesigns family life. Co-parenting amid these changes is tough. We get that. Here’s a guide from Firefly Therapy Austin to keep your kids’ well-being at the forefront. Clear Communication Consistent and open dialogue is the foundation of co-parenting success. Aim for clarity and civility in every exchange. Keep your discussions child-focused, ensuring that every conversation prioritizes the well-being and …
Have you ever heard of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT)? It’s a form of couples therapy commonly used in committed relationships that focuses on helping partners understand and improve their relationships. Imago Therapy was developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt in the 1980s. The term “imago” is derived from the Latin word for “image” and reflects that individuals have an unconscious image …
The Journey to Stronger Connections Do you ever feel like your relationships could be more fulfilling? You may seek ways to deepen your connections with those around you. The secret to nurturing vibrant, healthy relationships lies in two key elements: heartfelt communication and clear boundaries. Let’s explore how you can infuse these elements into your relationships to make them flourish. Speak Your Truth: Open and …
Codependency refers to a dysfunctional pattern of behavior in a relationship where one person excessively relies on the other for emotional support, validation, and self-worth. Codependent relationships can be challenging and unhealthy for both individuals involved. It typically involves one person, the codependent, excessively relying on another person, the enabler, for their sense of self-worth, identity, and emotional well-being. For the codependent person, this can …
Introduction: Preparing for Marriage Have you met the love of your life? Are you considering marriage? Before marriage, open and honest conversations with your partner about various aspects of your life together is essential. Marriage combines two lives into one; both people must be on the same page. Here are five main topics to bring up before tying the knot. Topic 1: Understanding Long-term Goals …
Therapist and writer Ken Page explores three ideas in his book Deeper Dating that are resonating with me right now: attractions of deprivation, attractions of inspiration, and core gifts. Attractions of deprivation are ones that reinforce painful relationship wounds. They ask us to disavow our core gifts. Being in such an imbalanced state triggers longing and need and keeps us from being intimate with ourselves …