"Even if the perspective of the other person absolutely makes no sense to you logically, you should validate it," says Carolyn Daitch , a licensed psychologist and director of the Center for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Farmington Hills, Mich. Try to understand your partner's fears and worries, or at least acknowledge that those fears [...]
He said. She said. There are many differences in the ways men and women communicate with one another. To make communication easier between partners, it’s important to understand these differences. Dr. Daitch says that men, who often feel emotions physically, should take cues from their bodies. Dr. Daitch also advises that women can reassure [...]
Healthy relationships require trust, intimacy, effective communication, and understanding. However, if you suffer from chronic anxiety you may have trouble dealing with everyday conflicts and tensions that can arise in relationships. In this podcast with Laura Reagan, Carolyn talks about the chasm that often happens when one partner suffers from anxiety and doesn’t feel understood by [...]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For those couples wishing to enhance their sense of connection, Dr. Carolyn Daitch, Director of the Center for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has five easy tips to recommend. CUPID C: Communication requires de-escalation: successful communication requires de-escalating your own heightened emotion [...]