At first glance, kindness and people pleasing can look almost identical. They can appear like showing up for others. Both can look like generosity, flexibility, and care. They also both often include saying “yes,” being accommodating, and trying to make things easier for the people around us. Yet, many of us have had the experience […]
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 […]
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 […]
We love Interpersonal Process Groups. At Nashville Psych, we are proud to have 10 ongoing weekly groups. While established groups and new groups offer many benefits to individuals seeking to improve their relationships, there is a case to be made for joining a brand new group versus a long-standing one. Before we get to the […]
Let’s face it: most of us are often really distracted these days. Even those with a regular meditation practice can find themselves caught up in urgent needs, interruptions, and noise. Perhaps that’s why it can be so hard to be present from moment to moment, and particularly, in our closest relationships. However, the capacity to […]
If you are in any kind of relationship with another person, you have likely set a boundary – and for good reason! For example, if you are up to your eyeballs in work, you might ask a parent, friend, or partner to try to not interrupt you when you are working, unless it’s about something […]