How to use a timeout in my relationship
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

How to use a timeout in my relationship

Is calling a timeout in the middle of an argument a healthy thing to do? If so, what are you supposed to do during the timeout? How do you know when it’s been long enough? What do you do or say once the timeout is over? I answer these important questions for you.

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2 Factors that keep couples trapped in conflict
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

2 Factors that keep couples trapped in conflict

What the couple doesn’t understand is that while they’re battling it out, there are two forces that keep them trapped in conflict: negative core beliefs being triggered in each other, and the frontal lobe in their brain shutting down.

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What is Trauma
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

What is Trauma

Trauma is a term used to describe an experience or event that is physically, emotionally, or psychologically distressing or harmful. Trauma can occur as a result of various experiences, including natural disasters, accidents, violence, and abuse. Clinical trauma, also known as psychological trauma, is a type of trauma that results in severe and long-lasting emotional distress.

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When Anxiety is too Much
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

When Anxiety is too Much

Anxiety is a common emotion experienced by most people at some point in their lives. It is a natural response to stress and can help us stay alert and focused in difficult situations. However, when anxiety becomes excessive, it can interfere with daily life and lead to a range of physical and emotional symptoms. In this article, we will explore some signs that your anxiety may be becoming excessive.

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Benefits of Pre-Marital Therapy
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

Benefits of Pre-Marital Therapy

Pre-marital counseling is a type of therapy that couples undertake before their wedding to address any issues that may arise during their marriage. It is a proactive approach to addressing potential conflicts and building a solid foundation for the couple's future together. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of pre-marital counseling and why it is important for couples to consider.

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Mental Health Therapy Benefits
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

Mental Health Therapy Benefits

Mental health therapy is a type of mental health treatment that involves talking to a trained mental health professional. The goal of therapy is to help you understand yourself better, cope with difficult emotions and situations, and make positive changes in your life.

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Benefits of Marriage Therapy
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

Benefits of Marriage Therapy

Marriage therapy is a type of counseling that helps couples improve their relationship. It can be helpful for couples struggling with communication, conflict resolution, or other issues affecting their marriage.

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How to feel closer to my partner and reduce fights
Gabriel Lobato Gabriel Lobato

How to feel closer to my partner and reduce fights

Crazy cycle. That’s what I call it when couples regularly find themselves bickering about anything and everything. In part 1 of this series I discuss how that’s reflective of their emotional bank accounts running at or near a zero balance. The higher the balance in each other’s emotional bank account, the easier it is to give grace to each other and not be offended so easily. But how do you make deposits into each other’s bank accounts that are meaningful?

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