Inner Polaris Counseling, LLC

05/23/2025

Are you or someone you know in an abusive relationship? Understanding the cycles of abuse and recognizing the red flags can save lives. Learn more about seeking help and taking back control of your life! Read more: https://wix.to/Xc7q7Py

By understanding the red flags, the cycle of abuse, and effective methods to seek help, you can take a crucial step toward breaking free of abusive relationships.

04/29/2025

What are the benefits of a full therapeutic disclosure in the process of affair recovery? Read more at https://wix.to/u12dDOC

In committed relationships, experiencing betrayal can feel like an emotional earthquake. When trust is shattered due to an emotional or physical affair, the fallout can be overwhelming, leaving deep scars that complicate efforts to rebuild that trust. The pain of betrayal is not just in the act itse...

04/20/2025

Discipline can be challenging, but understanding it as an act of co-regulation can transform your approach! Dive into our latest blog to learn how discipline can be a collaborative experience for you and your children. Read more:

In our busy lives, figuring out the best way to discipline our children can often feel like a daunting task, particularly when we face behavior challenges. Traditional discipline methods often focus on rewards, punishment, and control, which relies on the assumption that adults can ultimately contro...

04/19/2025

Emotional affairs often go unnoticed, but they can deeply affect relationships. Discover the hidden betrayal and its implications on love and trust. Read more about it here: https://wix.to/3b9OCw4

Emotional affairs can be misunderstood. They can also remain hidden in the face of more obvious infidelities, and yet, they can be just as harmful. According to a study by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 64% of couples identify emotional affairs as equally damaging, if not....

11/13/2024

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This post sheds light on different types of couples therapy, highlighting how they vary and helping couples make informed choices.

10/14/2024

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After betrayal, we have the option to forgive or to repair the relationship. It's important to understand each choice.

09/30/2024

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Attachment injury is often overlooked or misunderstood when it comes to discussing relationships and the impact they can have on our lives. When trust is broken in a relationship, whether due to infidelity, neglect, or other factors, it can lead to what psychologists term an attachment injury – a ...

09/29/2024

Interested in building a more secure, fulfilling, and resilient relationship with your partner? Hold Me Tight, a book by the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dr. Sue Johnson, offers insight into relationship challenges and practical steps to help strengthen and deepen your primary relationship.

02/08/2024

Do you know someone who is at risk for an opioid overdose? Have you heard about Naloxone? "Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including he**in, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time." Need more information, please follow the link: https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html

02/07/2024

If we don't give our children freedom and choices, then they won't be able to learn, grow, and know who they are and what they like and want in life. If we don't give them limits, however, then they will not understand what other people need and how to engage respectfully with others. They need both. Parenting is about balance and learning to balance giving freedom and setting limits the best that we can.

02/07/2024

Self love affirmation: I am anchored in self-compassion. 💚💚💚