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Now Blogging for Great Lakes Psychology Group

by Harper West | Apr 23, 2022 | Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Relationships

I’ve been asked to blog for Great Lakes Psychology Group, where I’m a psychotherapist as my full time practice. I’ll be writing for the general public blog, as well as the clinician blog, combining my past career as a writer with my second career as...
Why does he abuse me? Stop asking this question!

Why does he abuse me? Stop asking this question!

by Harper West | Dec 14, 2021 | Domestic Violence, Other-Blamer, Relationships

Janine is divorcing her emotionally abusive narcissistic husband and our weekly therapy sessions are often an exploration of her rollercoaster of conflicting feelings. She is grieving a marriage ending and life not turning out as she had hoped. Naturally, she has...

Communicating Feelings In the Moment to Build Intimacy or Gain Power

by Harper West | Oct 27, 2021 | Emotions, Relationships

Where does communication go wrong? Often, I find that when clients tell me about their communication struggles what goes unsaid is often more important that what is said. In addition, I find that saying what is being experienced in the moment is very powerful, but it...

How Narcissists Damage Relationships with their Lack of Accountability

by Harper West | Aug 26, 2021 | Relationships

  One of my local radio stations has a morning show feature called Dealbreakers, where they have one person call in to complain about a partner and seek advice about whether this complaint is a dealbreaker worth ending the relationship over.  I heard one show...

How to Really Improve Communication in Your Relationship Through Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

by Harper West | Aug 17, 2021 | Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Relationships

Jordan and Roxann had been in couples therapy on and off for about six months and had made many improvements, but they still sometimes struggled with communication. Their latest conflict can provide insights into how to REALLY improve communication in your...
What to Expect in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

What to Expect in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

by Harper West | Oct 23, 2017 | Relationships

What to Expect in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Entering couple therapy can be a nerve-wracking experience for most people. They often expect that it will turn into an arguing match and make things worse, or fear that the therapist will choose sides and pass...
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