Relationship Superpower #2 – Invisibility

by Kerry Lusignan | Sep 12, 2019 | Educational

Invisibility (aka disappearing, taking space, or getting quiet) is one of the most challenging relationship superpowers to master. To use this power well, you must understand the importance of timing. You must be able to discern between moments that warrant...

Relationship Superpower #1 – Boundaries of Steel (How To Stand Up For Yourself)

by Kerry Lusignan | Sep 10, 2019 | Educational

Knowing how to stand up for yourself is no small feat. I would even argue it’s a superpower, and like all superpowers, it takes time and skill to master. In the beginning, as a mere mortal, you will be prone to one of two errors: A) Misusing your powers (and...

John Gottman and Brene Brown on Running Headlong Into Heartbreak

by Kerry Lusignan | Aug 15, 2019 | Conflict, Educational

To a seasoned couples therapist, the telltale signs of a relationship in crisis are universal. While every marriage is unique, with distinct memories and stories that capture its essence, how it looks at its core, the anatomy so-to-speak, adheres to certain truths....

Is my partner a narcissist?

by Kerry Lusignan | Jul 29, 2019 | Educational

The story of Narcissist cautions of the perils of living in a one-sided relationship. A marriage where one person’s words and behaviors dominate and where there’s little (if any) room for mutuality.To be partnered with a narcissistic person is to be Echo....

ICYMI: Marriage Trouble Insights from NCCT Published Across the Web

by Staff Writer | Feb 17, 2018 | Educational

As experts focused solely on treating couples, we have a sixth sense for issues that lead to marriage trouble or relationship distress. We are also well-versed in the leading evidence-based models for coping with conflict between two partners. The Huffington Post, The...