One person brings something up. The other hears it as criticism. One pushes harder to be heard while the other shuts down, gets defensive, or leaves the conversation. Before long, the original issue has almost disappeared, but both people walk away feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or alone. If this sounds familiar, the problem may not be […]
Your manager gives you a small piece of feedback in a meeting. It is reasonable. They are kind about it. You know, logically, that it is not a big deal. Everyone else seems to move on. You are still thinking about it at eleven that night. This is what it looks like for those struggling with […]
At the core of every healthy relationship lies connection, honesty, and repair. It sounds easier than it is sometimes. When we’re stressed or triggered, even the most loving couples can fall into old patterns of criticizing, shutting down, clinging, or pulling away. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by psychotherapist and author Terry Real, is a […]
Couples therapy is an evolving field. While there are several popular models and methods therapists use to help partners move beyond conflict into deeper connection, a few years ago, Nashville Psych’s Dr. Mark Simpson was drawn to a newer approach called Relational Life Therapy. Historically, in couples work, Dr. Simpson has drawn on multiple modalities, […]
Many couples come into therapy feeling stuck in repetitive, painful cycles. Perhaps one partner pursues while the other withdraws, blame flies, defenses rise, and both individuals feel misunderstood and lonely. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by Terry Real, offers couples a powerful roadmap to break free from these patterns. Rather than tiptoeing around conflict, RLT […]