“Cooling the Flames: De-escalating Arguments in Love”

De-escalating Arguments in Love, cooling the flames of couple conflict

Strategies for Handling Arguments in Relationship Introduction As an experienced, certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) couple therapist, I’ve spent years helping couples navigate the complex tides of their relationships. I’ve realized that one of the most common challenges couples face is handling relationship conflict, i.e. managing and de-escalating the arguments we all experience. In what…

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Attachment and Wellness

Wellness podcast host Heather Haslem photo for interview with Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW about attachment

Podcast Interview: “Cultivating Healthy Bonds: Insights from Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy” Attachment and Wellness are Inseparable Feeling connected and important to others is essential for our overall well-being. Simply put, attachment and wellness are inseparable. Therapists use Attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a primary application of this theory, to provide significant…

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Building Resilient Bonds: How EFT Strengthens Community Connections

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Building stronger communities is crucial, especially now as we face a widespread loneliness epidemic. The path to greater connectedness is clear. Based on attachment theory, EFT recognizes our inherent need for deep social bonds and strong emotional connections, fundamental to robust communities. By focusing on emotional dynamics, EFT helps forge secure, resilient relationships, aiding in…

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Unveiling the Attachment Science view of Emotional and Sexual Intimacy: A Conversation with Dr. Sue Johnson on The Knowledge Project

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Introduction We highly recommend this special episode of ‘The Knowledge Project’ with Shane Parrish, a platform dedicated to unearthing profound insights and wisdom to enrich our lives. Shane conducts an exclusive interview with relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson on building intimacy. Dr. Johnson is a renowned clinical psychologist and the primary creator of Emotionally Focused…

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Meet Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW- Reno Therapists

Reno Therapist Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW photo. He does individual counseling couples and family therapy in reno, nv. He is founder / director of therapy in Reno, NV practice: Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates. Reno, NV. Specialist in Marriage counseling

For more than 20 years, I have worked with couples and individuals. I understand how important it is to have a secure, connected, and hopeful relationship. My colleagues and I can help.
My wife and I live with our three adopted dogs. We have three adult children.

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Counseling Help for Families with Teens

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Understanding and Communicating with Teens “If you are raising a teen child, you’re likely familiar with something like this: “I need to feel understood…I need you to hear me (BUT DON’T EXPECT ME TO TALK!)” This common challenge in parenting teens highlights the crucial need for effective communication strategies and, in some cases, professional family…

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