by Christina Canuto | Feb 11, 2025 | communication, couples
It may be helpful to think of recovery in terms of family recovery from eating disorders, rather than just a loved one’s recovery. Eating disorder support strategies might include education, conversations, professional help, raising awareness, or self-care. Strategies...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 11, 2025 | communication, couples
There are different types of family-based interventions for eating disorders. Eating disorders are sometimes treated with family-based treatment (FBT), which is different from Family Systems Therapy. FBT is focused on strengthening parents and giving them the power to...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 11, 2025 | communication, couples
Why Eating Disorder Awareness Week Matters Eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health conditions, with one person dying every 52 minutes from lack of treatment. Eating disorder awareness week is held every February to educate the...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
You can combine the best of both worlds by using Gottman Methods and the Miracle Question from Solution-Focused Therapy to embrace your relationship strengths, shift conversations toward shared intentions, and encourage your best hopes for 2025. Combining these...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
Reflect on The Past Year You can start your conversation off by reflecting on your past year together. What were the places and spaces where you really saw your relationship flourish this year? What were the areas where you can both identify something wasn’t working...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
The New Year is a time when many of us are using self-reflection to guide yearly goals. The Miracle Question is a Solution-Focused Therapy intervention you can use to guide some of your New Year relationship goals and gain some positive change in marriage...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
The New Year is already a time when many begin to reconsider life goals and what matters most to them. Use the New Year to recommit to one another and share goals for emotional intimacy. Here are some key strategies for setting New Year relationship resolutions, which...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
Let’s say your partner asks, “How was your day today, honey?” Turning away from your partner would look like passive rejection, such as ignoring their question, continuing to scroll on your phone or watch TV instead of answering, or simply saying, “It was fine”...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
The New Year brings opportunity for self reflection, which often includes insights into our relationship with self, and others. Do your New Year relationship goals include deepening the emotional bond you have with your partner? At Lotus Counseling Group, our licensed...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
Maintaining shared meaning in relationships doesn’t have to be stressful or forced. Strengthening connection in 2024 might mean setting time aside that works for both of you and creating a routine out of checking in on shared goals, identifying obstacles, and planning...
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