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How Trauma Makes the Unfamiliar Seem Scary

September 8, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Are you someone who tends to be very apprehensive about change? Are you daunted often by the unfamiliar? If you answered yes to either of these two questions though then I urge you to read on.

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In Trauma Therapy

How Couples Therapy Helps Avoidant Partners

August 31, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Does your relationship feel like you’re the only one who talks or brings up issues? Do you have trouble figuring out what your partner thinks or feels? If you answered yes to one of both of these questions, then you may have an avoidant partner and need to read on.

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In Couples Therapy

How Trauma Can Make You Feel Guilty for Having Your Own Needs

August 24, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer

Do you often feel guilty for having needs and find yourself apologizing in situations more often than not?  If so, this week’s blog is for you!

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In Trauma Therapy

How to Disentangle Crossed Lines of Communication in Relationships

August 18, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer

Do you find that you and your partner keep having repeated misunderstandings when you try to talk about something important? Do you keep getting upset about the same issue again and again? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions then I urge you to read about how to overcome your problems.

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In Couples Therapy

Why People With Trauma Are Always Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop

August 10, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Have you ever wondered why you keep expecting bad things to happen? Do you find yourself having trouble enjoying positive things in your life because of expecting bad things to follow them? If you answered yes to either one of these questions then I do urge you to read on!

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In Trauma Therapy

4 Reasons Why Trauma Can Make Compliments Feel Uncomfortable

August 3, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Does it feel insincere when people compliment you for something? Do you find that you tend to discount positive things people say about you? If you do, then I encourage you to read on.

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In Trauma Therapy

5 Reasons Couples Struggle to Repair After a Conflict

July 27, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer

Do you tend to have arguments with your spouse that never seem to resolve? Do you carry lingering hurts or resentment because of unresolved conflicts with your partner? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then this week’s offering is good to read.

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In Couples Therapy

How Financial Stress Shows Up in Couples Counseling

July 14, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer

Do you and your partner argue a lot about money? Does it seem like you and your partner tend to have opposite spending habits? If you answered yes to either of these two questions, then I encourage you to continue reading. 

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In Couples Therapy

3 Reasons It Can Be Hard For Trauma Survivors to Identify Their Own Needs

July 7, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer

Have you suffered from trauma and wonder why you can help others to identify what they need, but tend to struggle to identify your own? Do you tend to be more of a giver than other people that you know? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you probably struggle with recognizing your own needs, so please do read on!

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In Trauma Therapy

Emotional Dependence vs. Healthy Interdependence

June 30, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you sometimes wonder if you feel too needy in your primary relationship? Do you struggle with knowing how much you should actually rely on yourself for important things versus relying on your partner? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this post is for you!

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In Couples Therapy

The Trauma From Being in a Cult

June 23, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you often find yourself questioning your own decision-making? Do you often have negative thoughts about an experience you had when you were in a toxic group of one form or another? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you probably suffer from trauma from being in a cult of some kind and would do well to read on.

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In Trauma Therapy

The Emotional Impact of Feeling Criticized by Your Partner

June 17, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you often feel like there’s nothing you can do right in your relationship with your partner? Do you often wind up feeling hurt or disrespected by your partner because of the things they say? If you answered yes to either one or both of these questions then you would do well to read on.

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In Couples Therapy

Trauma and the Fear of Conflict Escalation

June 10, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Have you ever found yourself being a peacemaker within your family? Do you worry about people that you care about getting upset with you or others in various situations? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then I urge you to continue reading as you may have a problem with fear of conflict escalation.

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In Trauma Therapy

The Role of Friendship in Long-Term Romantic Success

June 2, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you and your partner have great sex, but struggle to get along at other times? Do you often feel lonely despite being in a primary relationship? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, then you would do well to keep reading!

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In Couples Therapy

The Emotional Toll of Living with Constant Alertness

May 25, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you find yourself feeling continually on edge? Do you feel like you have to always wait for the next shoe to drop? If you answered yes to either one or both of these questions, then this blog post is for you.

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In Trauma Therapy

Understanding Nonverbal Emotional Cues in Couples

May 16, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you find yourself sometimes engaging in mind-reading with your spouse or relationship partner? Do you think you know what they’re feeling when they exhibit a particular expression, and tend to react because of your assumptions? If you do, then it would be good to read on.

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In Couples Therapy

How Social Media Breaks Aid in Trauma Recovery

May 12, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you ever find yourself doom scrolling on social media? Do you struggle to break free from your social media time and feel “addicted“ to it? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you could benefit from social media breaks, so please read on.

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In Trauma Therapy

How Couples Therapy Integrates Individual Histories

May 5, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you ever wonder how you and your partner were drawn to each other? Do you find yourself obsessing about the negative communication patterns that you and your partner get stuck in and why they happen that way? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions then please read on!

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In Couples Therapy

Trauma From Toxic Leadership and Corporate Culture

April 29, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you have a boss or manager that you consider very unreasonable? Do you have a boss who you try to avoid because of how unpleasant they are to interact with? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions then I encourage you to read on.

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In Trauma Therapy

There's Nothing Small About "Micro-cheating"

April 20, 2026 Scott Kampschaefer
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Do you have concerns that your partner is cheating on you, but can’t point to anything egregious they’re doing? Do you find yourself struggling with trust because of how your partner behaves? If you answered yes to either one of these questions, then you’re probably dealing with some form of “micro-cheating” and would do well to read on!

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In Infidelity Therapy
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