Couples Therapy

The Unspoken Rules of Sexual Intimacy: What Couples Must Discuss to Build Trust

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In this powerful episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Dr. Kimberly Castelo and Kyle Benson explore one of the most delicate, yet essential, topics for couples: sexual intimacy. While many couples may believe they are aligned on this subject, the truth is that unspoken expectations and assumptions about sexual intimacy can quietly erode […]

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7 Daily Rituals Intentional Couples Use to Cultivate Lasting Love

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Due to the daily pressures, distractions, and dynamics of modern life, a romantic relationship doesn’t have to be dysfunctional to grow distant over time. Long working hours and the demands of raising children can push date night, sex, and romantic vacations to last place on the priority list. Researchers at UCLA observed 30 dual-career couples

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Naming Your Relationship’s Enemy: The Problematic Pattern of Disconnection

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In the tapestry of human relationships, understanding the attachment material that weaves our interactions is paramount to fostering healthier connections. One crucial aspect of this understanding is recognizing the negative interactive cycle that is a virus to a couples connection. An invisible force that creates yucky feelings of disconnection and loneliness in the relationship. The

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The Attachment Map: Charting A Course For Secure Connection

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Pause and Reflect: How do you usually react when feelings of insecurity or dissatisfaction emerge within your relationship? Do you tend to withdraw, resort to criticism and control, or seek connection through gentle vulnerability? When your partner extends a comforting hand, do you find solace and relaxation, or do apprehension and discomfort cast shadows on

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Embracing Emotional Connection Strategies for Healthier Relationships

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In today’s fast-paced world, where communication often happens in bytes and briefs, the art of emotional connection in relationships can feel like a relic of a bygone era. Yet, as the latest episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love Podcast, vividly illustrates, the essence of truly understanding and connecting with our partners lies in mastering

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Understanding Attachment Theory: Insights from Our Latest Podcast Episode

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In our recent podcast episode on the Roadmap to Secure Love, we dove deep into attachment theory, providing our listeners with a nuanced understanding of this crucial psychological framework. Here, we will summarize the challenges discussed in the episode, outline the key takeaways, and explain how attachment theory can be leveraged to enhance personal relationships

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Emotional Safety in Sex: The Key to Deepening Intimacy

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In the realm of relationships, the conversation around sex often gravitates towards the physical aspects. However, our latest podcast episode on the Roadmap to Secure Love takes a different approach, emphasizing the critical role of emotional safety in sex. This aspect of intimacy, often overshadowed by the pursuit of physical pleasure, holds the key to

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Embracing the Challenge: Understanding Relationship Dynamics in Times of Neediness

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In every relationship, there comes a time when the dynamics between partners can feel strained. Often, this strain appears when one partner perceives the other as needy or overly dependent. These moments can provoke a strong emotional reaction, frequently described as an ‘ick’ feeling—a mixture of discomfort and aversion. But what does this reaction reveal

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Emotionally Focused Therapy: Navigating the Journey from Rupture to Repair

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In the realm of relationships, conflicts and emotional disruptions are inevitable. However, the difference between enduring partnerships and those that falter often lies in how these conflicts are resolved. At Healing Moments Counseling, we understand the critical nature of this process and employ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide couples through these turbulent times. In

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