by PACMH Team | Nov 14, 2024 | Couples Therapy, Expectations, Relationships
Many of us grew up with the idea of happily ever after, where the movie ends with two soulmates getting their fairytale ending. Then came social media and an over-index on insta-perfect couples effortlessly adulting, doing self-care together, and offering up...
by PACMH Team | Jul 8, 2024 | Happiness, Relationships, Well-being
Playfulness is a personality trait often linked with children’s behavior and energy of innocence. You might visualize a playground, a game of tag, or the joy of jumping in puddles. This trait is even sometimes viewed as the antithesis to “adult behavior”....
by PACMH Team | Jun 3, 2024 | Couples Therapy, Relationships, Research
Who are the Gottmans? Drs John and Julie Gottman are big names in the world of couples’ therapy and are also a couple themselves. Through many decades of research and collaboration, they have created an evidence-based approach to working with couples that is...
by PACMH Team | Mar 27, 2024 | Relationships, Stress, Well-being
Burnout is a common experience that many of us share. Some folks find that their burnout comes from the boundaries they are or are not setting within their daily lives, particularly within their work environments (Bruce, 2009). It is important to recognize your...
by Michelle Stockton | Nov 1, 2023 | Healing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relationships
Few relationships have as profound and enduring an impact on us as the one we have with our mother. As children, we are born with the innate need to feel safe, loved, and accepted by our caregivers. Children who do not receive this kind of emotionally attuned...
by PACMH Team | Apr 19, 2023 | Relationships
Learning how to have empathy for your partner or spouse is a great way to build closeness and trust. When someone empathizes with you, it leads to feeling accepted, connected, and understood. Empathy builds intimacy while a lack of empathy creates distance and...