Posts by Harmony Therapy Group
Defensiveness
What is Defensiveness? While not quite as damaging to a relationship as contempt, defensiveness gives it a run for it’s money as one of the top four negative communication styles Dr. John Gottman has found contributes to divorce. He calls these the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Let’s start with a good operating…
Read MoreStonewalling
What is Stonewalling? While not quite as damaging to a relationship as contempt, stonewalling gives it a run for it’s money as one of the top four negative communication styles Dr. John Gottman has found contributes to divorce. He calls these the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Let’s start with a good operating…
Read MoreCriticism
What is Criticism? While not quite as damaging to a relationship as contempt, criticism gives it a run for it’s money as one of the top four negative communication styles Dr. John Gottman has found contributes to divorce. He calls these the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Let’s start with a good operating…
Read MoreContempt
What is Contempt? One of the main things you should know about contempt is that it is the #1 predictor of divorce, according to marriage research guru Dr. John Gottman. Contempt is a way of communicating the conveys disgust, disrespect, and superiority. If you’ve engaged in (hey, none of us are perfect!) or experienced…
Read MoreROAR : Skill for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
The words panic or anxiety attacks can instantly trigger one’s heart rate. It is often hard to know as well as be able to deal with the feeling of a panic attack coming on or occurring. We’ve been using an acronym we learned about a while ago for our clients experiencing these attacks and it…
Read MoreUnmet Expectations: The Truth About What Goes Wrong in Relationships
When I was in graduate school, we had the opportunity to have several therapists in the community speak to us about their specialty. One such opportunity presented itself by way of a field trip to a couple’s therapist office. He asked our whole class, “what do you think is the number one reason couples end…
Read MoreTips for Maintaining Eating Disorder Recovery When Going Back to School
Trying to maintain or continue to work on eating disorder recovery when going back to school is more difficult than it may seem! We often see students go back to school where it’s more difficult to eat regularly because lunch may be at 10am or they may not be allowed to eat during class and…
Read MoreTips for Creating Boundaries AND Keeping a Relationship Strong
We talk about boundaries a lot in therapy. Many clients completely shy away from them because it feels like conflict or confrontation and others are maybe engaged in more rigid boundaries. Either way, not having flexible boundaries can sometimes really impact a friendship or relationship negatively. Let’s look at a couple of examples: Rigid…
Read MoreRelationship Status with Social Media: It’s Complicated
I often get asked by clients if I think they should delete their social media accounts. I try reserve giving direct advice for things that pose a serious and imminent danger to the lives of my clients, so my response varies from “it depends” to “yes and no” to “what are your thoughts on that”…
Read MoreTreatment Options Utilizing Anxiety Therapy Expands for Ashburn, VA
With Loudon County located in the Commonwealth of Virginia experiencing a rise in locals searching for anxiety treatment-related search terms, the opportunity to supply the correct answers and information has never been greater. Using Counseling Methods For Success The signs and symptoms of anxiety are varied and depending on the person being affected, can manifest…
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