In our complex inner world, various thoughts, emotions, and parts of our personality intermingle, sometimes leading to inner conflicts and emotional distress. Understanding and harmonizing these internal dynamics is at the core of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Theory. Developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, IFS offers a transformative framework for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. In this blog post, we will delve into the key principles and definitions of Internal Family Systems Theory, exploring its potential to unlock the power within.
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Despite being in a society where sex is everywhere, it's rare to have an open, vulnerable conversation about it – even between partners in a committed relationship. Certain feelings we have can easily turn into sexual poisons when we're unable to communicate about them, and this can become a very vicious cycle.
Usually when we think of sexual roadblocks or turn-offs, we might think of certain positions, bad breath, etc. These certainly are valid, but aren't sexual poisons like we'll get into here.
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Breakups are hard. This is obviously not news. But even though we already know that to be true, what we still often get hung up on (even if we’ve been through multiple breakups before) is: how in the world do I begin to get over it, move on, and heal after a relationship has ended? Here are some real tips, beyond making sure you “eat, shower, sleep, repeat” that will help you on your journey to reconnecting with yourself as an individual post-breakup.
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Let’s be honest, the past few years have been exhausting. Between the ever-changing landscape of childcare and work dynamics to the feelings of isolation and desire to return to some degree of normalcy, you may have found yourself thinking: “I should probably talk to someone.”
Yes! It is so crucial to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health - and talking with a therapist is a great place to start. We may be biased because we are the owners of The Therapy Group so you could say we love therapy. Here’s the twist, both of us went into the field because we had such negative experiences going to therapy ourselves! Yes, we’re sure those therapists were a great fit for other people, but they weren’t for us. We know first hand that it can feel exhausting finding the right fit and also how important it is to find a therapist who you connect with. In fact, the relationship you have with your therapist is the most important predictor of therapeutic success. Check out these five tips to finding the therapeutic support you are looking for without wasting your time, money or vulnerability.
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Intimacy and vulnerability are an essential part of a healthy relationship. Our day to day lives are ridden with stressors that easily create a barrier to maintaining and cultivating connection in our relationships. Check out The Therapy Group's 10 tips to increase intimacy in your relationship with your partner.
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It is imperative to also note that in addition to physical injury and assault, domestic violence can also be emotional and psychological, but is often minimized as not being “that bad,” because it did not cause physical harm. In fact, emotional and psychological abuse is substantially more prevalent than physical abuse, yet is not as often identified and addressed. Explained further below are twelve types of emotional and psychological abuse that do not cause physical injury.