by Ginger Sullivan | Oct 29, 2020 | Relationships
Do you spew or talk? There is a difference. A big difference. And, it will make a telltale difference in your relationship. A spewer does not internally metabolize feelings before expression. He or she vomits them into public air. Feelings spill out in reactions...
by Ginger Sullivan | Oct 15, 2020 | Emotional Health
“How does that make you feel?” is a dead giveaway. Therapist-speak. The joke at any party. Yes, it is true. It is not without purpose that we therapists focus on feelings. Not only are they the juice of our internal life but they are the language of connection in an...
by Ginger Sullivan | Sep 10, 2020 | Emotional Health
Do you know the difference between a wall and a boundary? Walls are solid and rigid. They keep others out and keep you trapped inside. Boundaries are flexible, changeable, and removable. They can be opened or closed at any given time and with any particular...
by Ginger Sullivan | Jul 14, 2020 | Emotional Health, Parenting
Inevitably, when working with couples, I end up assisting parents with their children. Besides, that’s what we relational life therapists espouse – evolving the emotional and relational health in the generational line. On two recent occasions, I reminded disheartened...
by Ginger Sullivan | Jul 7, 2020 | Relationships
Sometimes we are better at identifying red flags than knowing what to look for in a partner. What are the relationship green flags? Willingness to admit one’s mistakes Growth-oriented Practices self-care and able to self-soothe Long-standing friendships Able to be...
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