Dr dan

Skiing – A Metaphor for Emotional Regulation

When we enter the world, we transition from an insulated environment to one that is... >>

What is Pulling Your Strings?

How often have you asked yourself, “Why am I acting this way?”  It is not... >>

Making Sense of Trauma

When a person endures childhood trauma, the experience can have a ripple effect on their... >>

Why It’s Important to Break Routines

Failing to examine or alter our habits can have a deadening effect on our lives.... >>

How to Stop Yourself from “Losing It” With Your Partner

We all have those moments of frustration with our partner that lead us to act... >>

These Invisible Memories Shape Our Lives

We’ve all heard the famous quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to... >>

Deep Sadness Can Deepen Love

Joy’s smile is much closer to tears than it is to laughter. —Victor Hugo, Hernani... >>

Are You Addicted to Your Relationship?

We’ve all been through it: the incessant checking of our phone, the tossing and turning... >>

Having Healthy Sex and Relationships After Sexual Abuse

Sexual trauma, abuse and violence impact a surprisingly large number of people — maybe even... >>

Defense Mechanisms

“When children are faced with pain and anxiety in their developmental years, they develop defense... >>