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Advocacy vs. Conflict: Understanding the Difference Through Attachment

Advocacy vs. Conflict: Understanding the Differ...

Anastasia Berezowsky

Many people come to therapy believing that advocacy and conflict are the same thing — that expressing their needs will cause an argument, or that disagreement means the relationship is unsafe.But...

Advocacy vs. Conflict: Understanding the Differ...

Anastasia Berezowsky

Many people come to therapy believing that advocacy and conflict are the same thing — that expressing their needs will cause an argument, or that disagreement means the relationship is unsafe.But...

The Expectation Trap: Moving From Silent Assumptions to Clear Agreements

The Expectation Trap: Moving From Silent Assump...

Anastasia Berezowsky

Understanding assumptions vs. communication | Attachment Theory | Cognitive Reframing | Somatic Awareness Silent expectations can quietly shape the emotional tone of a relationship — often without either person realizing...

The Expectation Trap: Moving From Silent Assump...

Anastasia Berezowsky

Understanding assumptions vs. communication | Attachment Theory | Cognitive Reframing | Somatic Awareness Silent expectations can quietly shape the emotional tone of a relationship — often without either person realizing...

Rules vs. Flexibility: How to Create Structure Without Losing Yourself

Rules vs. Flexibility: How to Create Structure ...

Anastasia Berezowsky

We all have “rules” we live by — ways of thinking, behaving, or relating that help us feel safe in the world.But for many people, especially those with trauma histories,...

Rules vs. Flexibility: How to Create Structure ...

Anastasia Berezowsky

We all have “rules” we live by — ways of thinking, behaving, or relating that help us feel safe in the world.But for many people, especially those with trauma histories,...

Boundaries & Attachment: How Our Early Patterns Shape Our Limits

Boundaries & Attachment: How Our Early Patterns...

Anastasia Berezowsky

In our last post, we explored the foundations of boundaries — what they are, why they matter, and how to notice the body’s cues when one has been crossed.Today, we’ll...

Boundaries & Attachment: How Our Early Patterns...

Anastasia Berezowsky

In our last post, we explored the foundations of boundaries — what they are, why they matter, and how to notice the body’s cues when one has been crossed.Today, we’ll...

The Art of Boundaries: Learning to Feel and Communicate Your Limits

The Art of Boundaries: Learning to Feel and Com...

Anastasia Berezowsky

In therapy, we often talk about “setting boundaries” — but few of us were ever taught how to recognize where our limits actually are. Boundaries are not walls; they are the...

The Art of Boundaries: Learning to Feel and Com...

Anastasia Berezowsky

In therapy, we often talk about “setting boundaries” — but few of us were ever taught how to recognize where our limits actually are. Boundaries are not walls; they are the...

Why Understanding Boundaries, Rules, Standards, Expectations, Advocacy & Conflict Changes Every Relationship You Have

Why Understanding Boundaries, Rules, Standards,...

Anastasia Berezowsky

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why some relationships feel draining while others feel deeply fulfilling, you’re not alone.So much of what makes relationships work — or fall apart —...

Why Understanding Boundaries, Rules, Standards,...

Anastasia Berezowsky

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why some relationships feel draining while others feel deeply fulfilling, you’re not alone.So much of what makes relationships work — or fall apart —...