Blogs

Practicing Radical Acceptance: Letting Go of the Fight

When we’re overwhelmed by intense negative emotions, our first reaction is often to push back. We might feel angry, upset, or blame the...

Chris Zhang

Aug 233 min read

Who Can Benefit from Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps people understand and heal their inner selves by working with different "parts" of their...

Chris Zhang

Aug 163 min read

Getting to Know Your True Self with IFS

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is based on a powerful idea: inside each of us is a Self — the calm, wise, confident part of who...

Chris Zhang

Aug 94 min read

Exploring Your Inner World Through Internal Family Systems Therapy

Human emotions and behaviors are often more complex than they appear on the surface. You might notice different parts of you showing up...

Chris Zhang

Aug 23 min read

When Love Hurts: How Raw Spots Sabotage Relationships (and How to Heal Them)

Relationships are supposed to be a place of safety, comfort, and connection, yet many couples find themselves caught in painful cycles of fighting, distance, or misunderstanding. The culprit isn’t always the surface-level disagreement. More often, it’s something deeper: raw spots.

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 315 min read

Why We Fight the Same Fight: The Truth About the Protest Polka

Relationships can be wonderful, but they can also be tough. Sometimes, couples who love each other still end up stuck in painful cycles of arguing, silence, or distance. Dr. Sue Johnson, a leading psychologist, calls these negative cycles “Demon Dialogues.” They aren’t about one partner being “bad” or “wrong.” Instead, they’re unhealthy patterns that couples fall into when they feel hurt, unheard, or disconnected.

Relationships

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 314 min read

Navigating Emotion Regulation in Therapy

In recent years, there's been a growing focus on the importance of emotional processing in therapy, especially in Cognitive Behavioral...

Chris Zhang

Jul 263 min read

“The Emotional Glue: What Keeps Couples Together”

Love is one of the most important parts of our lives. But love isn’t just about spending time together or sharing fun moments. Real love happens when people feel safe, understood, and cared for deeply. This is what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) teaches us. It helps couples learn how to connect better by focusing on feelings and emotional needs. In this blog, we will explore what emotional connection really means, how unhealthy patterns can hurt relationships, and how t

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 254 min read

“We’re Not Really Fighting About Dishes: The Truth About Emotional Disconnection”

“We are never so vulnerable as when we love.” – Sigmund Freud Have you ever had a big fight with someone you care about and thought, “Why did that even happen?” Maybe it started with something small, like a forgotten text or a joke that hurt. But suddenly, things got loud or cold, and both people walked away upset. You’re not alone. Most couples argue about little things. But under those fights is something much deeper: a fear of losing love. This blog will explain wha

Relationships

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 254 min read

Understanding and Shifting How We Think About Emotions

We all experience emotions— sadness , anxiety, anger, happiness, boredom—because they're part of being human. But just as important as...

Chris Zhang

Jul 194 min read

Friends Don’t Fight (Forever): Handling Resistance the Right Way

Everyone has disagreements sometimes. Maybe you fight with your parents about chores, argue with friends over games, or feel frustrated when someone says “no” to you. Conflict is a normal part of life, but it can be stressful and hurtful if we don’t handle it well.

Relationships

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 185 min read

Growing Stronger Together: How to Build Trust in Relationships

Trust is what makes friendships and family bonds strong. It means you believe someone will be honest, kind, and keep their promises. When you trust someone, you feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings. But trust isn’t something that just happens. It needs to be built carefully, like stacking blocks one by one. Without trust, relationships can feel scary, tense, or fake.

Relationships

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 185 min read

Creative Interventions for Troubled Kids: Engaging Hearts and Minds

When children and youth struggle, be it with anger, anxiety, grief, trauma, or behavioural issues, therapy doesn’t have to rely solely on...

Divya Somalingam

Jul 175 min read

Harnessing Emotion Regulation Techniques in Therapy for Lasting Change

Many people come to therapy struggling with overwhelming emotions, painful memories, or the persistent avoidance of difficult but...

Chris Zhang

Jul 123 min read

Speak Up Without Drama: Mastering Healthy Communication with DBT

Communication shapes every part of our lives. The way we talk, listen, and respond affects our friendships, family ties, romantic relationships, and work life. But many of us never really learn how to communicate well. Instead, we might swing between shutting down, lashing out, or giving in just to keep the peace. These patterns can leave us feeling unheard, frustrated, or disconnected from people we care about.

Relationships

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 115 min read

Talk It Out: How DBT Helps You Build Stronger, Healthier Relationships

Good relationships make life richer. Whether it is with friends, family, coworkers, or a partner, most of us want to feel understood, respected, and connected. But let us be honest, getting along with people is not always easy. Sometimes you say yes when you really want to say no. Sometimes you stay quiet just to avoid conflict. Or you might get so angry you push people away even when you do not want to. These habits can leave you feeling frustrated, lonely, or like no one re

Relationships

Sakshi Kaur

Jul 115 min read