Reconsidering the Anger in Your Relationship
October 9, 2009
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Many couples are both perplexed and stressed by the anger that erupts between them in the aftermath of trauma. Working with small groups of men
Dr. Suzanne B. Phillips
Licensed Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Diplomate in Group Psychology, Certified Group Therapist, Author, Radio Host and Media Consultant Covering a Wide Range of Psychological Topics
Why Couples Need To Practice the Positives!
October 2, 2009
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An article written by Shelley Gable, Gian Gonzaga and Amy Strachman in 2006 in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology asks the question “Will
What Is Couple Psychological First Aid?
September 28, 2009
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Nationally and internationally, the most endorsed response in the first hours and weeks after a traumatic event is Psychological First Aid. Just as Medical First
Do Men and Women React Differently to Trauma?
September 24, 2009
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A New York Times article on Jan. 7, 2005 reported on grieving parents in Sri Lanka who lost children in the Southeast Tsunami. It describes a couple. The mother, pictured with a group
Finding A Safe Couple Place in the Aftermath of Trauma
September 21, 2009
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Over the past 30 years as a couples therapist, I usually have met partners when they are suffering. Whether they have just been faced with a traumatic
How Do Trauma Symptoms Make Sense?
September 17, 2009
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You wake at 5 a.m., unable to fall back to sleep. You notice that your partner has no patience for anything, including you. You find yourself dreading phone
Can Couples Survive Trauma?
September 13, 2009
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We are all aware in the media as well as through personal contacts of relationships that seem to have failed in the aftermath of tragic loss, combat stress,
Welcome to Healing Together for Couples
August 8, 2009
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Welcome to the blog, Healing Together for Couples. This blog will explore helping couples in a committed relationship learn how to heal from their hurts