In our last blog post, we introduced the idea of a psychological assessment. What is it? How does it work? How and why is it used? Needless to say, there’s more to know. More specifically, you might wonder what the benefits of an assessment are. We will go into more…
In the first three installments of this series, we’ve delved into the basics of psychological assessments. More specifically, we’ve narrowed things down to discuss testing for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we wrap up, let’s shine a light on another common need: psychological assessment for learning disorders. When a child is…
Individuals, couples, or families reach out to psychologists for a wide range of reasons. Sometimes, the circumstances call for a psychological and/or academic assessment. While it can be clear that challenges exist, it’s not simple to identify causes without diving deeper. A psychological assessment is a giant step in that…
So much of our everyday life revolves around our relationships. Not just romantic partners; I’m talking about relatives, friends, and more. Meanwhile, much of our adult relationships are based on our childhood experiences. That’s when we develop the attachment style that can follow us for the rest of our life.…
No two people have the same sex drive. This may tinker with your image of what a compatible couple is, but it’s reality. Libido differs from person to person. It can differ for the same person when they’re intimate with different people. Of course, sex drive can wax and wane…
Quite often, the general perception of trauma involves a single incident. In many cases, this can be accurate. But complicated or complex trauma is a reality, too. Some people go through a relentless barrage of traumas. These ongoing abuses may, for example, be related to trafficking, living in a war…
Our culture is filled with some general, unwritten assumptions that can be unhealthy and even problematic. In terms of romance, we’re expected to find our soul mate and live happily ever after. That means, among other things, getting married and… having kids. When any aspect of this fairy tale is…
At first glance, you may assume a “trauma bond” occurs when two or more people endure a crisis together. However, the term has a much different meaning. Have you ever had a relationship—romantic or otherwise—in which you always felt off-balance? The other person seemed to run hot and cold—but usually…
Whether we like it or not, life will sometimes get us down. It’s normal, inevitable, and usually nothing to worry about. The disorder of depression involves more than this—a lot. It’s persistent, overwhelming, and ongoing. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) diagnosis requires at least two consecutive weeks of signs and symptoms.…
Helping couples thrive is a practice that’s been around for as long as there have been couples. Some advice is more enduring than others, of course. For example, John Gottman has been researching and guiding couples for a half-century. His work is widely known and respected. For some, it’s become…