In conflict situations, emotional and physical boundaries set the tone for how conflict will be handled, and even when/how conflict will arise. For some, a lack of boundaries creates contact that is more intrusive than intimate; for others, too many boundaries create alienation and distrust between partners. We often hear from clients that the boundaries [...]
March 12, 2012 – 12:05 pm
How under each decision our emotions are hiding, looking for satisfaction first, and then we get to rationalize our decision.
By Nora Femenia
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Posted in Anger Management, Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged appreciation, attitude change, emotional decision-making, emotions, feelings, healthy relationships, negative emotions, reconciliation, resilience
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January 20, 2012 – 4:19 pm
New research is turning our old assumptions on human nature on their heads…like the belief that humans are rational decision-makers. They are emotional decision-makers…and this new framing opens a world of new possibilities for understand our behavior.
By alfaprima
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Posted in Anger Management, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationship Repair, Relationships
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Also tagged aggression, attitude change, Cold Shoulder, conflict resolution, control, croc brain, emotional decision-making, emotions, happiness, negative emotions, old brain, rejection, threat
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December 4, 2011 – 2:30 pm
We have news for you! The National Relationships Repair Month project has begun!
September 30, 2011 – 11:41 am
When and how is our need for love and connection denied?
In the interpersonal relationship field, we are always doing this dance of connecting and isolating ourselves, going between togetherness and individual action.
But what about group interaction?
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged abuse, belonging, brain, bullying, communication, Emotional Abuse, emotional needs, emotional pain, interaction, ostracization, ostracized, rejected, rejection, relationship conflict, Relationships
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