The Burden of [Not] Being a Burden

by Kerry Lusignan | Jun 10, 2024 | Educational

Years ago, I attended a couples’ workshop with Stan Tatkin, the Founder of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). During the workshop, Stan asked us to turn toward our partners, look them in the eye, and recite the words “I take you as my...

A Better Marriage Means Better Health

by Kerry Lusignan | May 9, 2023 | Marriage

Reap rewards from a stronger relationship using these three strategies. A happy marriage is like a tonic for your health. People who feel loved, respected, supported, and connected to their spouse enjoy everything from enhanced heart health and a stronger immune...

I’d Like to Make a Case for Permissable Insanity Tempered With Love

by Kerry Lusignan | Dec 31, 2021 | Educational

We are living in strange times. Yesterday I caught myself scanning a neighbor’s eyes. I was searching for crow’s feet, a sure-fire way to determine whether a smile resided behind their surgical mask. That evening, I ran into an acquaintance while finishing last-minute...

Marriage in Crisis? Chances Are You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees

by Kerry Lusignan | Aug 27, 2021 | Marriage

Are we going to break up? Is there any hope for us? Can you tell me whether or not my relationship will be okay? If I had a dime for every time a client asked me these questions, I’d be a wealthy woman. You see, many years ago, I trained with John Gottman, the father...