How to Deeply Listen to Your Partner Complain About You… and Why You Should Get Good at This!

How to Deeply Listen to Your Partner Complain About You… and Why You Should Get Good at This!

By Tara Rullo, LCSW

One of the hardest things to do in any relationship is to take in negative feedback. If it is our spouse or partner who is giving us feedback, especially if the feedback contains a complaint, we often react with defensiveness. While defensiveness is a natural response, it is one we must train ourselves out of if we want to create a safe environment for communication.
How Does Bi Lateral Stimulation Help Process Traumatic Memories In EMDR Therapy

How Does Bi-lateral Stimulation Help Process Traumatic Memories in EMDR Therapy?

By Tara Rullo, LCSW

You may have come across the term bi-lateral stimulation as a component of EMDR therapy, and have felt unsure of what it really means. Let's look at what it is and why it is used in EMDR.