by Allison Kalivas | Feb 25, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Healthy Relationships
Supporting a partner with trauma can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity to deepen trust and connection. Trauma and relationships are deeply linked, as trauma doesn’t just affect the person who experienced it—it also impacts their loved ones. As a marriage...
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 9, 2024 | Allison Kalivas, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, love, and connection—but for many couples, it can also bring tension, stress, and difficult conversations. From navigating interactions with in-laws to managing differing family traditions or the pressure of holiday...
by Allison Kalivas | May 11, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Couples therapy can provide significant support for caregivers in a marriage. Caring for a spouse with a chronic illness or disability can be a challenging and exhausting experience, and it can take a toll on the caregiver’s physical and emotional well-being....
by Allison Kalivas | May 4, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Couples therapy can be an incredibly valuable resource for couples facing chronic illness. Chronic illness can significantly strain any relationship, and couples may struggle to cope with the physical, emotional, and practical challenges that come with such an...
by Allison Kalivas | Mar 16, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Couples therapy can be beneficial in cases of severe trust breaches, such as infidelity or deception. As a client, it’s important to understand how couples therapy can help you and your partner address these issues and work toward healing your relationship....
