many of my group therapy sessions in long island are focused on relationships. while those that meet within couples counseling are looking for ways to save or improve a struggling relationship, those that meet in groups are often looking for individualized help with relationships as a whole.

but within this group therapy, there are often many themes that come up that the people in the group share, talk about, and hope to use to grow. some of these themes include: …

it’s important to draw a distinction between the types of problems that require relationship therapy and the types of problems that require individual therapy. identifying the root of your relationship problems will help you identify the best route of therapy to pursue to create a healthier and happier relationship. in addition to in-person, individualized couples therapy, there are plenty of couples workshops and retreats on the market that can help you and your partner navigate your relationship in a group …

a breakup is the closing of a chapter, and it’s absolutely normal to grieve this. use that network to your advantage. neidich says you should talk to the people you feel the most supported by, and tell them what your needs are. “when processing a breakup, you want to strike the right balance between staying busy and distracted and allowing yourself to be down and feel your emotions,” says neidich. some things you can do to get in touch with …

i am a huge advocate for finding support for our mixed-orientation marriage journey. some of the online support groups have been around for years, some have moved to new platforms and some have become dormant or folded all together leaving a vacuum. as i update the support group list in the apendix of mixed-orientation marriage pathways to success i thought i would share some thoughts on the current state of change to the peer lead support groups that i am …

basically, life feels out of your control, and you look to your partner to calm the storm. to overcome abandonment, you must reclaim your power and take complete ownership of yourself. when your abandonment paranoia gets out of control, do you expect your partner to calm your anxiety? do you assume it’s your partner’s job to fulfill all your needs? you need to invest in yourself and purposely create the life you desire. don’t give people the power to determine …