OCD & ERP: How ART Can Complement
Matthew Benavidez, LMFT Matthew Benavidez, LMFT

OCD & ERP: How ART Can Complement

ERP is gold-standard for OCD. ART may help lower image intensity or trauma-linked scenes so ERP is more doable. Clear roles, consent, care team.

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Creating Shared Meaning in Marriage
Matthew Benavidez, LMFT Matthew Benavidez, LMFT

Creating Shared Meaning in Marriage

Marriage is a major milestone for many people. It marks the beginning of a lifelong partnership with the person they love most in the world. However, maintaining a healthy and happy relationship takes effort, patience, and dedication. In his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John Gottman shares techniques that can help couples build stronger, more meaningful marriages. One of the most significant techniques he explores is the creation of shared meaning. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this technique and explore ways in which you can create shared meaning in your own marriage.

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Overcoming Gridlock: Tips for those in a Committed Relationship
Matthew Benavidez, LMFT Matthew Benavidez, LMFT

Overcoming Gridlock: Tips for those in a Committed Relationship

Being in a committed relationship is not always sunshine and rainbows. Even the happiest of couples can encounter conflict and disagreement from time to time. But what happens when these disagreements turn into gridlock? When both partners feel emotionally stuck, unable to resolve a particular issue? In this blog post, we will dive into this principle and provide tips for women in a committed relationship for dealing with gridlock.

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