Professionally and personally, I have recently become tired of seeing misleading advice on how to deal with so-called “avoidant personalities”? The terms “avoidant attachment” and “avoidant personality disorder” are often used interchangeably, especially on the popular Chinese social media, “REDNote (xiaohongshu),” but they represent distinct psychological concepts. In this post, we’ll explore the differences betweenContinue reading “Avoidant Attachment vs. Avoidant Personality Disorder: What’s the Difference?”
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Predictors of Divorce: Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
I see quite a few couples in my practice. From those who come seeking premarital counselling to those whose relationships have become shaken by distress bombs such as infidelity, children, finances, illnesses, or other stressors. Couples I can see having strong bonds share healthy characteristics in their communication patterns and passionate love for each other;Continue reading “Predictors of Divorce: Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”
Exploring Sexual Style with Sensate Focusing
Sexual expression is a natural and essential aspect of human relationships, yet every individual has their unique sexual style and preferences that contribute to the overall experience. Sexual style can include a wide range of sexual behaviours, expressions, fantasies, and attitudes towards intimacy, which can impact sexual satisfaction and relationship quality (DeLamater & Koepsei, 2015).Continue reading “Exploring Sexual Style with Sensate Focusing”