Every relationship goes through rough patches. Marriage can face challenges that feel overwhelming, but help is available.
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Experiencing anxiety after a breakup is completely normal. It’s one of the most common emotional responses to the end of a serious relationship and a romantic relationship breakup, and the depth of this loss can make anxiety especially intense.
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If you're wondering what the affair recovery timeline looks like in therapy, you're not alone. Many couples in Providence and throughout Rhode Island seek help after an affair, hoping to understand whether they can heal and what that healing process actually involves.
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The pressure to appear unbothered is affecting mental health in ways that feel anything but casual. Increasingly, this is being described as a 'nonchalance epidemic'‘, impacting how people present their personalities and live their lives both online and offline.
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Feeling torn is common. This guide gives you a calm, practical way to decide whether to work on the marriage, leave, or pause for discernment.
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If you’ve ever agreed to something you didn’t want to do—just to keep the peace—you may have experienced fawning. Fawning is a survival strategy where someone tries to avoid conflict or danger by pleasing others, often at the expense of their own needs.
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Premarital counseling prepares couples for marriage by improving communication and resolving potential conflicts. This article will explain what premarital counseling involves, its benefits, and what you can expect.
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The article highlights key defenses and forms of psychological abuse used by people with narcissistic traits like gaslighting and D.A.R.V.O., explains the cyclical nature of the abuse, and offers pathways to recovery.
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is a structured approach designed to improve the emotional bond between partners. It is especially effective for couples facing communication issues, chronic conflict, or emotional disconnection. In this article, we’ll explore what EFT involves, key techniques it employs, and the benefits it offers for building stronger, more resilient partnerships.
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Relationship skills can be taught. In this guide you’ll learn how the Gottman Method of couples therapy—the gold‑standard approach built on 40 years of data—helps Providence partners turn conflict into connection.
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