Whether we like to admit it or not, no relationship is perfect. All couples experience conflict from time to time. The classic culprits responsible for these encounters are spending habits, differing sex drives, family of origin involvement in the relationship, miscommunication, and other patterns of argument that seem never-ending. However, for many couples, a new stressor has been added into the mix – living together in quarantine. This is especially true for married or cohabitating couples who were forced to work from home over the last year and a half in the pandemic.

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Human connection is something that we all strive for. We want to feel validated and loved by our partners, and we want to do everything we can to show them that we care. Learning what love language you speak and what you need to feel that validation can not only be helpful in your own journey, but it can aid your connection with your partner(s).

- Ava Kaplan, LMSW

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Attachment theory sees the human spirit as being inherently relational - seeking social and intimate bonding with those around us. EFT prioritizes emotional regulation as the key ingredient in navigating one’s individual experience and their relational interactions. EFT is seen to be most effective in working with couples, but is also frequently used to treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

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