by shana | Feb 12, 2016 | Communication Skills, counseling, couples therapy
We learn how to mirror at a very young age as shown here. As we get older it gets complicated, but all the basics are the same. As grown ups we might call it empathy, or recapping, listening, or curiosity, but basic verbal and non-verbal mirroring of another will...
by shana | Feb 5, 2016 | Anxiety, Communication Skills, couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Money, recognition and what comes along with them are nice, (Hello Prada) but they won’t help you live longer and be happier. It’s having meaningful and safe relationships that cause longer lives and happiness. “…social connections are good...
by shana | Jan 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dr. Sue Johnson’s study, now 25 years in the making will be soon published. From her books and other research, we know that love isn’t a mystery, it’s a wired in survival code to keep those we depend on close. Her study shows that we can now...
by shana | Jan 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
What else would you want to do on a Friday night? Perhaps not a first choice, BUT we can’t always control timing. Changing how you feel is a process often involving small steps. If you feel it’s time to get out of that jealous slump you’ve been in...
by shana | Jan 8, 2016 | couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Why is blame so seductive and trapping? Brene Brown explains why. https://shanareegann.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Brené-Brown-on-Blame.mp4 Is finding fault part of your fights? If so what discomfort and pain might you be...
