Building intimacy in our relationships comes with great rewards - connection, belonging, closeness - but it is not without risk. Part of strengthening relationships is learning to trust in the rupture-repair process.

In therapy, we work together to make decisions about what path to take.

In a collaborative (therapeutic) relationship, both people matter equally.

Our bodies and our emotions are inextricably linked: our bodies impact our emotional experience, and vice versa. Awareness of nonverbal communication can help us to connect with our emotions and intentions through our bodies, moving toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships.

Bringing your attention to your sensations and physical experience is one way to return to the here and now, to the present moment.