Keys for Less Stressful Communication

What might you imagine is one of the biggest stressors that convince people to seek counseling? Is it fear of death, disease, or unemployment? Actually, it’s a fear of being seen as selfish and therefore, being disapproved of. It’s the conflict between knowing in your...

Bids For Emotional Connection

Bids For Emotional Connection Each day, our partners make many attempts to connect with us, both verbal and nonverbal. World renowned couples research, Dr. John Gottman calls these attempts “bids” for emotional connection. A bid can be a question, a look, an...