How To Heal From Betrayal and Learning To Trust Again
So You've Been Betrayed...Now What? Learning To Trust Again Will Be A Journey Trust is essential for healthy relationships to thrive. You wouldn't build a house without a solid foundation. In relationships, trust is that...
Unlocking Emotional Intimacy: 5 Proven Daily Habits for Deeper Connections
The Power of Intimacy in Relationships Intimacy is often associated with sexual activity, but it is so much more than that. It can be defined as a deep emotional connection that is formed through vulnerability and trust. Intimacy allows individuals to share their...
Four Ways Stress is Ruining Your Relationship
Stress is a given in life. We are all impacted by the daily demands of the world we live in. In many ways, stress can be positive and motivate us to meet our responsibilities, finish important tasks, and work towards goals. However, chronic, unaddressed stress can...
Four Things My Grief Taught Me About Love & Relationships
After the loss of my father, I learned four valuable lessons about love & relationships. – Eliza Boquin, MA, LMFT
Chakra Healing Practices Are Coming Back
Therapy hasn't & isn't always a safe space for Black/Latinx people to heal. Let alone many are not familiar with ancient chakra healing practices. It's well-documented that the mental health field has pathologized our culture & notoriously misdiagnoses...
Why You Should Stop Hoping Things Might Get Better & Start Asking, “What if This is as Good as it Gets?
So you find yourself in a relationship on the verge of making a life-altering decision. Perhaps, you're planning a wedding, thinking of having a baby, or contemplating purchasing a home together. Understandably, you're excited about taking this step together because...
Maintaining Your Long Distance Relationship During Quarantine
Adjusting to a world of physical distancing and quarantine time has been challenging for most people, but it may be extra challenging if you're in a long-distance relationship. Is it possible to maintain your long-distance relationship with the added distance &...
8 Ways to Connect with Your Partner During Quarantine
Many couples struggle to find time to connect with their partners. Demanding work schedules, social demands, and child-rearing are only a few of the responsibilities people must juggle. For many, however, COVID-19 has placed a screeching halt on...
Is Your Relationship Actually a Situationship?
I love Urban Dictionary's definition of a Situationship. According to them it is "A relationship that has no label on it.. like a friendship but more than a friendship but not quite a relationship." Sound confusing? That's because it is. Situationships...
Sex During COVID: It’s OK if Sex Is Not On Your Mind Right Now
With the threat of COVID-19 looming over us, many people are having a difficult time trying to manage their daily fear and anxiety. People are facing financial insecurity, fear that they or a loved one may become infected, and the stress of staying home with family...