More Enabling Behaviors: The Punishment and Forgiveness Cycle

More Enabling Behaviors: The Punishment and Forgiveness Cycle

Home More Enabling Behaviors: The Punishment and Forgiveness Cycle [wpseo_breadcrumb] Enabling Behaviors occur in painful but predictable cycles such as the Punishment/Forgiveness Cycle outlined below. This cycle is a variation on the Drama Triangle described...
Gestalt Psychology and Theory

Gestalt Psychology and Theory

Home Blog Gestalt Psychology and Theory Gestalt Psychology provides the framework for my approach to counseling. Most of my preferred techniques and philosophies lend themselves very well to Gestalt. In fact, many of the counseling techniques I use have their roots in...
Healthy Relationship Stages

Healthy Relationship Stages

Home Blog Healthy Relationship Stages Healthy relationship stages follow a predictable developmental process. It is important to remember that whether or not the relationship fully develops depends on the investment of each partner – it doesn’t “just...
Ego States are Neural Networks

Ego States are Neural Networks

Home Ego States are Neural Networks Ego States and neural networks are synonymous terms used to describe how systems of beliefs, feelings, instructions, coping skills, and behaviors become automatic “programs” that are stored in the implicit memory of the...
Sex Addiction Screening Instrument

Sex Addiction Screening Instrument

Sex Addiction Screening Instrument [wpseo_breadcrumb]   Sex addiction draws a lot of jokes… but anyone who has a sex addiction knows it is no laughing matter. Listen to your instincts and get help if you need it. Remember, this screening is for your...