Communication that Cures Problems

When your partner is upset, the pull to fix it, explain it, or defend yourself is strong. It’s also usually what makes things worse. Most people don’t need the problem solved first. They need to know you understood it. Three things that show you understand The word “show” matters. Understanding your partner privately doesn’t help…

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What Is EMDR, and Does It Work?

EMDR is one of the most researched therapies for trauma, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Here is what it is, what the research says, and what a session is like. What EMDR is EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Francine Shapiro developed it in the late 1980s. In a session,…

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