The Relational Handshake: A Communication Protocol for Individuals and Couples

In the world of Information Technology, a “protocol” is a set of rules that governs how data is exchanged between systems. One of the most fundamental concepts is the handshake: a process where two points acknowledge each other, verify that they are ready to communicate, and confirm that […]

When Two Become Three: On Parenting, Partnership, and the Psychoanalytic Divide

A thoughtful and sophisticated framework - very containing for clients, especially those struggling with the disorientation that often follows the transition to parenthood or separation.

Unmasking Hidden Agendas in Couples Therapy: A Game-Inspired Approach

Relationships often involve hidden motivations, misinterpretations, and power struggles. Using an experiential role playing exercise the “Hidden Agendas” in couples therapy, it is possible to surface unconscious processes, projections, and power dynamics in the relationship.

When Love Blocks Desire: A Hidden Struggle in Some Relationships

Understanding the Madonna–Whore Complex in Relationships: Why Emotional Closeness Can Block Sexual Desire and How Therapy Helps Rebuild Intimacy and Self-Worth.