Welcome to my Blog

Thank you for stopping by. This space is where I share research, reflections, and practical tools drawn from my experience as a marriage and family therapist.

Are you a couple looking for clarity? A professional curious about the science of relationships? Or simply someone interested in how love and resilience work? I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I can help with that.

Each post is written with one goal in mind: to help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the hidden dynamics that shape human connection.

Grab a coffee (or a notebook), explore what speaks to you, and take what’s useful back into your life and relationships. And if a post sparks a question, or makes you realize you could use more support, I’d love to hear from you.

Be Well, Stay Kind, and Godspeed.
~Daniel

P.S.

Feel free to explore the categories below to find past blog posts on the topics that matter most to you. If you’re curious about attachment, navigating conflict, or strengthening intimacy, these archives are a great way to dive deeper into the research and insights that I’ve been sharing for years.

 

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What is working toward disclosure in sex addiction therapy?

In conventional sex addiction recovery, the concept of disclosure holds immense clinical significance.

Both for the addict and their partner, the effort toward disclosure marks a pivotal moment that can either deepen wounds… or pave the way for healing and rebuilding trust…

Here’s why making disclosure a formal process is essential for the recovery journey.

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Dysthymic disorder and marital conflict

Dysthymic Disorder is a relatively new way to understand a particular type of depressive behavior.

There are 7 million Americans for whom the sun will not come up tomorrow. They will not bet their bottom dollar.

They can see no upside. No light at the end of the tunnel.

These people live in a depressive fog and possess little resilience. They suffer from a treatable but often ignored medical condition called Dysthymic Disorder…

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Unlocking the Power of Intentional Daydreaming: How Mind Wandering Boosts Brain Health…

Recent research delves into the intriguing interplay between memory, imagination, and brain structure, particularly within the default mode network (DMN).

A groundbreaking study reveals a compelling link between deliberate daydreaming and cortical thickness in specific brain regions, shedding light on the cognitive benefits of steering our thoughts intentionally…

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Why do we want to know how to increase Gamma Brain Waves?

Gamma Waves, which repeat thirty times every second, help the brain communicate effectively between regions.

Enhancing Gamma Waves in the brain could be a way to treat depression, a promising new study suggests.

Rodents who had Gamma Waves in their brains suppressed became depressed while boosting Gamma Waves almost completely cured their depression symptoms…

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Has the Pill eroded the well-being of women?

The recent revelations surrounding the contraceptive pill's impact on women's well-being add a new layer of complexity to the therapeutic landscape.

As therapists, we're tasked with unraveling the intricacies of relationships, often diving into the depths of emotional intimacy and navigating the terrain where physical health intersects with relational dynamics...

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3 Steps Away from Depression…

Break Free from Brooding: Three Steps to Stop Repetitive Negative Thoughts

Brooding, characterized by repetitive negative thoughts, lies at the core of the depressive experience.

Professor Hans M. Nordahl, a distinguished expert on psychological therapy, outlines three crucial steps to combat this detrimental pattern… let’s jump in!

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