Episode 10: Domestic Abuse - A Therapeutic Approach

Episode 11: Couples: Strengthening Love and Connection

In this episode, we explore ways couples can strengthen love, communication, and emotional connection. We share practical relationship and mental health tools to help partners grow closer and navigate challenges together. Resources:  Gottman.com [https://www.gottman.com] Mating in Captivity [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/mating-in-captivity-reconciling-the-erotic-and-the-domestic_esther-perel/256717/item/4065648/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_$10_$50_17400876848&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17400878156&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45h2iM1ICIZgy_6GYiCP0pSBq&gclid=CjwKCAjw5s_QBhAdEiwADD_gBieuhzwjuSgQ3jx8pH7nujJyGSgsJEZ1guMLF5Fk6gqErFv4ytupNBoCyaMQAvD_BwE#edition=4756613&idiq=3918428] by Esther Perel⁠ The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work [https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/] by John Gottman and Nan Silver  Hold me Tight [https://drsuejohnson.com/hold-me-tight/]by Sue Johnson The App: “Cozy Couples” Card games : let’s get deep, or talking hearts

Domestic Violence : Interview with Lori Bassinger, Attorney and Advocate

In addition to our last episode we interview Lori Bassinger, attorney and advocate for survivors of domestic violence. ..................... Lori's Resources: https://www.janedoe.org [https://www.janedoe.org] https://massfamily.org [https://massfamily.org] https://www.janedoeswell.org [https://www.janedoeswell.org] https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/ [https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/]

Episode 10: Domestic Abuse - A Therapeutic Approach

This episode we discuss a therapeutic perspective and approach to domestic abuse. ..................... Resources: Penzu.com myPlan | Everyone Deserves to Be Safe in Their Relationships [https://myplanapp.org/] Power and Control Wheel | The National Domestic Violence Hotline [https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/]  National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

ADHD: Interview with Jenn Wiley Schmidt

In this follow up to our last episode, we got the opportunity to talk to Jenn Wiley Schmidt about her experience living with ADHD.

Episode 9: ADHD Through a Therapist’s Lens

This week we talk ADHD: information, tools, and techniques on how to understand and manage it. ..… Resources: Russell Barkley: Dr. Russell A. Barkley - Dedicated to Education and Research on ADHD [https://www.russellbarkley.org/] The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps , By Melissa Orlov [https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/melissa-orlov/267028/] This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More by Uma Naidoo [https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822] The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (help is available in English and Spanish)