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Why "Just Communicate Better" Doesn't Work for Stuck Couples
Almost every couple I meet for an intensive has already done the work. They've read the books. Taken a workshop, maybe two. Learned the scripts — the “I feel” statements, the timeouts, the active listening. And they still end up in the same fight, the same silence, the same distance. If you’re in that place, I want to say clearly: it is not that you didn’t try hard enough, and it is not that you found the wrong technique. Something else is going on, and it has very little to
christina gerteis
Aug 283 min read


Exploring Somatic Practices and IFS Therapy for Healing and Trauma Recovery
In the journey of healing trauma, many people find themselves stuck in their heads—replaying memories, analyzing thoughts, or trying to...
christina gerteis
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Healing Trauma and Grief Through Internal Family Systems Therapy
Understanding Trauma and Grief Trauma and grief can deeply impact one's emotional well-being and overall health. These experiences often...
christina gerteis
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Strengthening Relationships Through Internal Family Systems Therapy
The Benefits of Couples Counseling Relationships can be challenging. It's common for couples to face difficulties and conflicts along the...
christina gerteis
Jun 4, 20253 min read
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