by Courtenay Monfore | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
You don’t have to agree, but you do need to show respect for your partner’s opinions. Heather’s voice raises as she says, “How can you not see it my way? It’s the truth and you know it. You’re just too stubborn to admit it!” Jason responds, “That’s not what happened...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy
You’re probably familiar with the anxiety that comes when you and your partner need to have a deep, serious conversation. Whether it’s about something they did that bothered you, or a touchy subject they don’t love talking about, you have the right...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Trauma
Often times, months after you stop speaking to your abusive partner, your insecurities can remain on a loop in your head: “Why does everyone always leave me? Everyone abandons me.” The traumas you know your partner had experienced can pull you back to worrying...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog
We all tend to think the worst of ourselves when under a lot of stress. The next time you feel like you’re being too hard on yourself, try this simple practice to foster self-compassion. Being kind to yourself doesn’t always come naturally. The phrase “you are...
