Áurea Oliveira, MA, LMFT 4/19/22 Áurea Oliveira, MA, LMFT 4/19/22

How Fear Can Be an Underlying Driving Force in Relationships

Fear is a powerful emotion. It can keep us stuck or be a powerful motivator. It can pull us away from instead of toward connection. In the context of relationships where partners don’t feel secure, it’s likely not within awareness because on the surface, it often disguises itself as anger and frustration. Unresolved, it can show itself as anxiety.

Áurea Oliveira, MA, LMFT 4/6/22 Áurea Oliveira, MA, LMFT 4/6/22

Showing Emotion: a Sign of Weakness or Strength?

Let’s challenge the idea that showing emotion makes us weak and the idea that showing emotion makes us strong. Showing emotions makes us human.