We assist people going through changes in their lives, but we also support people to find personal and inter-personal growth by changing old, out-dated thought habits and behavior patterns.
Understanding these often unconscious beliefs and behaviors helps people leave relationships that are unhealthy for them but it also helps them improve relationships that can and should be salvaged. It's sad when people who could save a marriage or long term relationship leave their mate only to get into a new relationship with the same dynamic (just new face and name). And it is avoidable for those who are willing to look honestly at themselves.
We believe this is some of the deepest, most gratifying therapy there is.
Who We Work With and Why:
We are happy to work with couples, families, children as well as men and women who are in a challenging relationship/marriage or at some stage in the divorce process (pre, mid or post-divorce). We encourage our clients to do the challenging inner work to change the relationship dynamics.
When a marriage is in trouble, most people have a tendency to isolate. They do so partly out of shame, out of not wanting to burden others with their troubles and sometimes as a way to not face the reality that their marriage is in trouble.
Without a doubt, those who reach out for assistance through this tough period in their lives recover better and faster than those who don't.
No one needs to experience marital troubles on their own. There are many resources available in the Bay Area. If T.I.M. is not the right agency for you, we will do what we can to provide you with other resources.
Interesting Research About Women and Stress:
Research indicates that women who reach out to other women for support during this tumultuous time tend to have an easier and faster healing process than those who don't. A landmark UCLA study suggests that women respond to stress with a cascade of a calming hormone called “oxytocin.” Women literally physically feel better when they talk to other women about their problems.
For more information on this study, visit the UCLA website at: http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/gender/tendfend.html
