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What is Gaslighting?

January 30, 2017

If you have read much about abusive relationships, you may have come across the term “gaslighting.” This term is commonly misunderstood, but it is essential for everyone to understand this behavior so they can recognize it for what it is. In this blog, we will explain what gaslighting is, and certain behaviors that go hand-in-hand…

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RELATIONSHIPS: Can You See Your Partner?

November 10, 2016

I have written previously that we bring two things to our relationships: Our Deepest Hope Our Worst Dread These two principles are central to understanding how couples work together—or fail to work together!  And, they should be a part of good couples counseling or marriage counseling because these twin pillars of emotional identity govern pretty…

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​RELATIONSHIPS: Are You Tuned In?

November 8, 2016

Heading into a relationship, we always bring 2 things along: 1. Our Deepest Hope 2. Our Worst Dread Do you know what your deepest hope is? Do you know what you dread the most? Do you know your partner’s deepest hope and the thing he or she dreads the most? If not, you should. Most…

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