Karen Pucillo - Marriage & Family Therapist

04/19/2024

Beautiful thought💕

08/21/2023

01/17/2023

New decor in full effect!

03/23/2022

So true.

It's not usually intentional, but defensiveness is a way of reversing blame. This sets you and your partner at opposite ends of a conflict, leaving you both alone to solve the challenge. Read more on the Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/3JzygNa

Stay tuned tomorrow when we'll talk about the antidote to defensiveness!

03/20/2022

Contempt is the most destructive negative behavior in relationships and is the number one predictor of divorce.

Contempt is not "I hate you." It's worse. It says "I'm better than you, you're lesser than me." Just like betrayal comes from broken trust, contempt comes from broken respect.

Throughout this week, we'll be focusing on how this horseman shows up and what serves as the antidote.

03/12/2022

Dr. Julie Gottman explains how to turn complaining into expressing your feelings without hurting your partner.

03/03/2022

Often when we are triggered, our first response is to judge. It’s easier to say “stop judging” than it is to do it. If you can’t stop judging other people, t...

03/02/2022

Stepparenting children in blended families can be challenging. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart offers tips on navigating the dynamics.

02/20/2022

https://www.gottman.com/blog/manage-conflict-triggers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog&fbclid=IwAR1hZ0gZvUMQkvFZ-4WPdmGzyUbTDS-KgCHk8-dbz9uoi9XSigtMJz4KJ1I

Working on understanding each other’s triggers is one of the most important things that you can do to avoid hurting one another.

01/17/2022

Greetings Friends....I have two more slots available for the Adult Bereavement group starting January 25th 7:30pm. Please note we have gone to an evening schedule based on interest. Please share with friends and family. Details below.
ADULT BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Facilitated by pre-licensed therapist Karen Pucillo
Grief support is an essential part of healing for individuals who have experienced a loss. Our group will help you to better understand practical information about grieving such as:
 physical symptoms of grief
 how to take care of yourself
 acknowledge normal grief emotions
We will discuss grief triggers, and work on developing coping strategies to help rebuild your life in a constructive way. \
You will surround yourself with those who are also in a similar place. You are not alone!
60 minute discussion |7:30pm-8:30pm Wednesdays | 8 weeks
$35 per week, or $280 for the entire program.
Please email KPUCILLO6@GMAIL.COM to register or learn more.

01/10/2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/well/mind/therapy-appointments-shortages-pandemic.html

With anxiety and depression on the rise during the pandemic, it has been challenging for people to get the help they need.

11/14/2021

"John Gottman from the Gottman Institute has done extensive research regarding relationships and what makes them happy.

One of the more interesting findings is about the magic ratio. After examining couples and how they dealt with conflict, it seemed that happy couples for who love lasts show five positive interactions for each negative one.

[...]So, let’s say there is a conflict between a couple where one criticizes the other. Then, to resolve this conflict they can try positive interactions, which for example are showing empathy, apologizing, being affectionate, showing appreciation or interest."

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11/08/2021

54321 Grounding Exercise

10/27/2021

ADULT BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Facilitated by pre-licensed therapist Karen Pucillo
Grief support is an essential part of healing for individuals who have experienced a loss. Our group will help you to better understand practical information about grieving such as:
Physical symptoms of grief
How to take care of yourself
Acknowledge normal grief emotions
We will discuss grief triggers, and work on developing coping strategies to help rebuild your life in a constructive way.

You will surround yourself with those who are also in a similar place. You are not alone!

60 minute discussion |11:30 am Tuesdays | 8 weeks
$35 per week, or $280 for the entire program. Session held at The Resilience Therapy Group by Robin Pepe, 275 S Main St #8 Doylestown PA 18901

Please email KPUCILLO6@GMAIL.COM to register or learn more.