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Rebuilding Trust: How Your Nervous System Shapes Relationships and Healing Part 1
Trust is often seen as a choice or an emotion, but it is much deeper than that. It is a conclusion your nervous system reaches after gathering enough evidence that it is safe to trust again. This process happens beneath conscious thought, rooted in biology and psychology. Understanding how your nervous system evaluates safety and threat can change the way couples approach betrayal, trauma, and healing in relationships. Rebuilding trust after trauma or betrayal is a gradual pr
mrebekahshurtleff
May 312 min read


Navigating Conflict: Why Sidestepping Issues May Lead to Inner Turmoil
When we go to unimaginable lengths to keep others comfortable—be it our partners, bosses, parents, or even our children—we often sacrifice our own well-being. We apologize excessively, grovel, and even offer up special favors to maintain the status quo. While these actions may keep our relationships afloat temporarily, they can set the stage for a much larger explosion down the road. The war begins not between you and another person, but within yourself.
mrebekahshurtleff
Aug 22, 20254 min read


5 Ways to Cultivate Self-Compassion and Foster Personal Growth
Self-reflection is not about dwelling on the past or criticizing yourself harshly. It's about pausing, questioning, and understanding.
mrebekahshurtleff
May 23, 20253 min read


Embracing Your Inner Light: How Self-Reflection and Compassion Can Transform Your Life
Self-reflection is key to personal growth and understanding yourself better.
mrebekahshurtleff
Apr 8, 20253 min read


The Top 5 Surprising Benefits of Premarital Counseling You Didn't Know
Premarital counseling is designed to address various areas critical for a successful marriage no matter what stage in life.
mrebekahshurtleff
Mar 8, 20253 min read
Content by Rebekah Shurtleff Marriage and Family Therapist
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