conflict
What Is Gaslighting: Understanding the Dangers and Empowering Yourself to Heal
According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question themselves – giving the abusive partner even more power. It’s a form of psychological manipulation that can occur in personal relationships, workplaces, and even larger social dynamics. It involves the manipulation of an individual’s perception […]
Self-Soothing Tips for High Conflict Couples
Brittini Carter, LMHC If your arguments feel out of control, you need to take a step back and bring yourself back to a calm state. National Domestic Violence Hotline If you’re in an abusive relationship, you are not alone. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224. You can also visit the website. […]
The Tug-of-war of Our Differences
Priscilla Hunt, CRCC We want to be on the same page. Our desire is to work together and function as a team. But our differences keep us stuck. So we’re in a constant tug-of-war over the simplest decision about what to do with a free Saturday. To illustrate, he wants to go out to a […]
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