RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

 

 

You may notice that there are certain issues the are occurring in a pattern that are impacting the quality of your relationships with your loved one, friends and/or family members. ​

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EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES: 

• feeling very emotionally sensitive

• difficulty coping with intense emotions like sadness, anger, fear, shame, loneliness, and guilt

• difficulties with depression, anxiety or panic

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RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES: 

• communication issues

• relationships that feel "up and down" 

• not getting your needs met

• constantly in fear of losing the relationship or love

• difficulties with trust

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BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES: 

• impulsive, unsafe behaviors

• alcohol or substance use

• difficulties controlling one's anger

• eating issues 

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WHAT KINDS OF TREATMENT ARE AVAILABLE? 

 

I see the individual to work on issues related to the relationship. This may mean cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), behavior therapy (BT) and/or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).  The type of therapy may be dependent on the goals. I do not provide couples' therapy, and am more than happy to provide referrals if a couple would like to engage in couple's treatment.   

 

Some DBT skills that individuals may gain could be: 

• learning how to change the emotions you want to change

• learning how to ask for the things you need

• learning how to set limits and boundaries

• learning how to maintain your self-respect while still saying "no"

• learning how to get through difficult moments 

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