by Michael Brown, MSC, LMFT | Jan 14, 2015 | Gottman Method, intimate partner violence
Couples therapy for intimate partner violence? Don’t they have to be treated separately? Contrary to popular thought, couples therapy is both appropriate and more effective than single-gender treatment in cases of situational couple violence. Therefore, I would... by Michael Brown, MSC, LMFT | Dec 15, 2014 | Gottman Method, Substance abuse
Substance abuse can intrude into and erode a relationship like an unwanted guest. Therefore, I have chosen the metaphor of the “uninvited-invited guest” to reflect the dialectic between unwanted intrusion and welcome invitation of substance abuse in an... by Michael Brown, MSC, LMFT | Nov 25, 2014 | Español, Gottman Method
Adornar el árbol de Navidad, armar el Nacimiento, el intercambio de regalos, el panetón compartido en familia, la cena navideña, las celebraciones religiosas, las reuniones de familia y de amigos, las costumbres del Año Nuevo: las fiestas navideñas son ricas en... by Michael Brown, MSC, LMFT | Nov 18, 2014 | Gottman Method
The Thanksgiving meal, decorating the Christmas tree, the Nativity creche, lighting the menorah candles, the exchange of gifts, the meals, worship, gatherings of family and friends, New Year’s Eve traditions, etc.: the holiday season is rich in symbols, rituals,...