Lakewood Family Therapy

04/16/2026

Rejection doesn’t just sting for some children — it can feel overwhelming, intense, and deeply personal.

When a child experiences RSD, they’re not overreacting… they’re overwhelmed by feelings that feel very real and very big.

The goal isn’t to toughen them up, but to help them feel safe, understood, and supported through those moments.

Which step feels most important for your child right now?

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04/15/2026

Radical acceptance isn’t about liking what happened…
it’s about stopping the fight with reality 💭

When we resist what is, we create more pain.
When we accept, we create space to heal 🤍

You can’t always control what happens—but you can choose how you move forward.

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04/13/2026

04/11/2026

Contempt is the single strongest predictor of relationship breakdown in Gottman’s research. It is also one of the most reversible patterns when it is named directly and addressed early.

This is how you do that.

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04/11/2026

04/10/2026

Going back to a conversation that ended badly takes more courage than having the original conversation. It requires admitting that the first version failed and being willing to try again without knowing if the second version will go better.

It is one of the most important things couples can learn to do.

Save this for the next time you need it.

04/10/2026

We often create the very distance we are afraid of. Recognizing when you are reacting to a "story" can save you from unnecessary conflict.

04/09/2026

Our brains often use old pain to narrate new experiences. Distinguishing between a memory and a current reality is essential for emotional regulation.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026