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Lost in Translation: What Happens When Partners Speak Different Relational Languages

By Abigail Eck

Posted: November 20, 2025

Communication in relationships often feels harder than it “should.” Not because partners don’t care, but because every person speaks a different emotional and relational language. When two people try to connect across those differences, misunderstandings happen — even with the best intentions. This article explores why translation, not compatibility, is the real challenge for most couples. You’ll learn how assumptions shape conflict, why repair can feel so vulnerable, and how partners can build a shared rhythm that supports connection, clarity, and growth.

When the Tools to Regulate Don’t Work

By Abigail Eck

Coping Skills

Posted: November 15, 2025

We talk a lot about coping skills, but rarely about the part that makes them usable: the ability to pause, steady yourself, and trust your own cues. This blog explores what it really takes to stay grounded when distress rises — and why that step is often the hardest one to learn.

What It Means to Be a Good Fit for Your Therapist

By Abigail Eck

Therapy

Posted: November 13, 2025

Finding a therapist is about more than just matching with someone who feels “right.” Therapy works best when both sides are a good fit. Learn what it means to be a client who’s a good fit, why it matters, and how this alignment creates the space for real growth and healing.

When Healing Hurts

By Abigail Eck

Therapy

Posted: November 12, 2025

We don't want therapy to hurt — but sometimes it does. That pain doesn’t mean something’s wrong; it means something is changing. Healing requires us to face what we’ve worked hard to avoid. Like physical recovery, emotional healing can ache as old wounds begin to move again. This blog explores why that discomfort is often a sign you’re on the right track, not the wrong one.