by Layla Griffin | Apr 11, 2024 | Alan Hickey
What is Defensiveness? We’ve all been there. We’re engaged in a conversation with a loved one, only to see a wall go up before their eyes. Suddenly, they’re on the defensive, deflecting blame, dismissing your concerns, or shutting down communication...
by Layla Griffin | Apr 11, 2024 | Alan Hickey
5 Warning Signs of Defensiveness in Your Relationship Love shouldn’t feel like a minefield, but navigating disagreements with your partner can sometimes feel like tiptoeing around hidden explosives. Defensiveness, that automatic shield we raise in response to...
by Layla Griffin | Aug 9, 2023 | Alan Hickey
4 Ways to Build a Coping Portfolio A coping portfolio is a valuable tool for managing stress and difficult situations. It is essentially a collection of skills, habits, and resources that an individual can use to cope with stressors and stay emotionally resilient. I’m...
by Layla Griffin | Aug 7, 2023 | Alan Hickey
Overcoming Infidelity In Your Relationship Infidelity can cause deep emotional wounds, and dealing with the aftermath can feel impossible. But with the right approach, it is possible to work through the pain and rebuild your relationship. Hi, I’m Alan Hickey,...
by Layla Griffin | Aug 7, 2023 | Alan Hickey
The 4 Crucial C’s of Your Inner Child The Inner Child is a concept that suggests we have a subpersonality type that’s formed by the lessons we learned before puberty. These early experiences, however, can sometimes lead to emotional wounds that can continue to...
