James Christensen
@jameslmft
Roseville Couples Counseling 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA 916-292-8920
We all crave safety and freedom. The uncomfortable truth is that we are already safe, and already free. At least, we are more safe, and more free, than how we feel. Almost all adults feel less safe, and feel less free, than they really are. This is especially true in…
It is vital to approach patients with kindness for them to accept help. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, https://jamesmchristensen.com
Tracking kindness makes people more willing to accept influence. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, jamesmchristensen.com
Intensity tends to last for about 3 minutes, Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, jamesmchristensen.com
Engage your five senses to connect with the present and activate your right brain. Unlike the left brain's compressed reality, the right brain thrives on the real world, mystery, wonder, and the unknown. #rightbrain #mindfulness
Wrapping discomfort in a warm, fluffy cloud helps offer kindness. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, jamesmchristensen.com
Instead of changing external circumstances, pursue freedom by changing how one relates to reality. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, jamesmchristensen.com
The left brain craves order and certainty, but the real world thrives on complexity and nuance. It's a spectrum of possibilities, not just black and white. #mindfulness #perception
The left brain has a switch to temporarily deactivate the right brain. This is useful for problem-solving but can get stuck, leading to anger, frustration, and resentment. Activating the right brain brings appreciation, gratitude, and care for others. #brainhealth #mindfulness
Relationship problems are rarely isolated; they exist within a larger system of dynamics. Focusing solely on one issue ignores the interconnectedness and self-reinforcing patterns that influence both partners. #relationships #communication
To feel free, the brain needs real-time experiences, not future promises. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, jamesmchristensen.com
When the left brain dominates, relationships become transactional. Shifting to the right brain allows for empathy, valuing a partner's well-being, and prioritizing mutual happiness over problem-solving. #relationships #mindfulness
The left brain can cause someone to hyperfocus on a relationship problem. It helps to zoom out and think about how important the issue is in the larger scheme of things. Will it matter in a month? #relationships #perspective
The left brain can see people as tools or problems, which can hurt relationships. When someone allows their left brain to dominate, they might try to control their partner, leading to conflict and resistance. #relationships #communication
Practice kindness toward anxious experiences. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, jamesmchristensen.com
The left brain loves predictability and ignores context, which can lead to repeating the same unsuccessful interventions in a relationship. The right brain, however, learns from past experiences and avoids repeating mistakes. #relationships #communication
Responding immediately in a conflict rarely yields the best results. It's difficult to bring one's best self when rushing. Slowing down allows for better communication and a more effective approach to relationship conflicts. #communication #relationships
Relationships trigger core attachment panic. Direct hit, not distraction. Compassionate presence is comforting. Roseville Couples Counseling, 300 Harding Blvd suite 108, Roseville CA, https://jamesmchristensen.com
Instead of focusing on your partner's behavior, consider communicating what you need from them. Addressing your feelings directly can lead to more effective resolutions. #communication #relationships
The key to solving relationship problems isn't just communication, but developing genuine care for each other. Don't use communication to fix deeper issues of behavior or personal growth. #relationships #communication
Anxiously attached? Take the lead in fixing the dynamic. Offering a calm, peaceful connection makes it easier for your partner to approach and connect. Avoid dumping anxiety onto each other and creating a destructive cycle.
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