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Relationships
How to Increase Emotional Intimacy

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on November 15, 2022

Your connection with your partner is not a one-and-done scenario. How can you both nurture the relationship to maintain the connection?

Your connection with your partner is not a one-and-done scenario. How can you both nurture the relationship to maintain the connection?

Infidelity
8 Reasons Why Partners Stray

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on June 25, 2022

Every couple has a unique way of functioning, depending on each person's circumstances. Here is how internal and external issues can impact their progress.

Every couple has a unique way of functioning, depending on each person's circumstances. Here is how internal and external issues can impact their progress.

Examples of Sneaky, Subconscious Self-Sabotage 
Self-Sabotage
5 Ways Self-Sabotage Can Sneak Up on You

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on February 8, 2022

All of us experience self-sabotage: It is a human construct causing us to unintentionally put barriers in place that prevent us from accessing what we want. What to do?

All of us experience self-sabotage: It is a human construct causing us to unintentionally put barriers in place that prevent us from accessing what we want. What to do?

Humor
Avoiding Debates for a Happier Holiday

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on December 21, 2021

Often during holiday gatherings, even our most beloved folks can make comments that make us cringe. Here's how to manage such discussions.

Often during holiday gatherings, even our most beloved folks can make comments that make us cringe. Here's how to manage such discussions.

Depression
How to Manage Seasonal Depression

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on October 10, 2021

As winter approaches, a decrease in daylight can mean an increase in symptoms such as fatigue, sadness, and loss of interest in activities. These remedies can help you fight back.

As winter approaches, a decrease in daylight can mean an increase in symptoms such as fatigue, sadness, and loss of interest in activities. These remedies can help you fight back.

Attachment
Attachment Style and People-Pleasing

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on September 6, 2021

Knowing whether you have a secure, avoidant, or anxious attachment style or if you are a people-pleaser (active or recovering) can help you make thoughtful decisions in your relationships.

Knowing whether you have a secure, avoidant, or anxious attachment style or if you are a people-pleaser (active or recovering) can help you make thoughtful decisions in your relationships.

Attachment
How Problems with Attachment Begin

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on March 27, 2021

Part I: Through self-exploration and compassion, we can look at the way we experience our connections and make adjustments that improve our relationships.

Part I: Through self-exploration and compassion, we can look at the way we experience our connections and make adjustments that improve our relationships.