Posts in couples therapy
Navigating the Impact of Trauma on Dynamics & Relationships

Relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, and communication challenges are some of the most common reasons people seek Trauma Therapy with Therapy on Fig. Clients often ask, "Does everything really tie back to my childhood?" While not all issues are necessarily rooted solely in one's childhood, past traumas, and stressful events can impact one's present-day relationships. Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles, CA can be a safe space to gain clarity around how these past traumas might be impacting your relationships. While answering the question, "How did we get here?"

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The Hidden Value of Conflict in Intimate Relationships

We all know conflict is an unavoidable and even healthy part of intimate relationships. Standing up for ourselves fosters self-esteem, asking for what we need improves self-efficacy and self-confidence, and learning to tolerate discomfort while speaking our truth encourages a braver and more honest connection with our partner. However, conflict provides another, deeper benefit: it reveals our subconscious stories (i.e., beliefs) that we were previously unaware of.

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Common sources of relationship conflict and how to deal with them

We all have different perspectives on what it looks like to be in a flourishing romantic relationship. Relationship issues often come up in individual therapy, where clients have the opportunity to process feelings around the relationship and make changes in their own communication, internal regulation, etc. I often encourage clients to consider couple’s therapy as another tool to see growth in their relationship.

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couples therapySharon Yu